AC Milan finally secured their first points in the Champions League this season with a convincing 3-1 home victory over Club Brugge, while Monaco continued their impressive start to the campaign with a resounding 5-1 win over Red Star Belgrade. Tijjani Reijnders was the hero for Milan, scoring twice in the second half, while Monaco’s Takumi Minamino netted a brace in a dominant display.
Aston Villa maintained their perfect start to the Champions League campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Bologna, solidifying their position at the top of the table. Goals from John McGinn and Jhon Duran in the second half sealed the win, extending Villa’s unbeaten run and clean sheet record in the competition. Meanwhile, Sporting CP cruised to a 2-0 win over Sturm Graz, thanks to goals from Nuno Santos and Viktor Gyokeres.
VfB Stuttgart pulled off a dramatic 1-0 victory over Juventus in Turin, thanks to a stoppage-time goal from substitute El Bilal Toure, marking the Italian giants’ first defeat of the season. Meanwhile, Girona FC secured its inaugural Champions League win with a 2-0 victory over Slovan Bratislava.
Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League campaign continues to be shaky, with a disappointing 1-1 draw against PSV Eindhoven at home. Despite early dominance, PSG struggled in midfield and allowed PSV to take the lead. A second-half equalizer from Achraf Hakimi salvaged a point for PSG, highlighting their vulnerability in the absence of Kylian Mbappe. The result leaves PSG in a precarious position in Group F, with their next match against Atletico Madrid a crucial test.
RB Leipzig striker Lois Openda is keeping his focus on Wednesday’s crucial Champions League clash with Liverpool, despite the impending arrival of Jurgen Klopp as Red Bull’s football boss. While acknowledging Klopp’s legendary status, Openda emphasizes the team’s immediate priorities: securing a win against Liverpool and improving their Champions League performance. Openda also highlights the key threats posed by Liverpool’s star players, Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, emphasizing the need for vigilance and tactical discipline.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has downplayed the club’s recent struggles against Bayern Munich ahead of their Champions League group stage clash on Wednesday. Despite a series of heavy defeats against the German giants, Flick remains focused on the present and believes Barcelona can overcome their past woes.
Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin acknowledges that a strong mindset alone won’t be enough to defeat Real Madrid in their Champions League clash. He emphasizes the need for quality, self-confidence, and luck to challenge the reigning champions at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is determined to build on their impressive Champions League start and establish the club as a consistent force in Europe’s elite competition. With a strong start in the Premier League and a famous victory over Bayern Munich, Villa are aiming to break barriers and secure a place among the continent’s best.
Atletico Madrid has taken a drastic step, barring season ticket holders from attending the club’s next five away matches. This decision comes in response to two separate sanctions from UEFA and the RFEF, stemming from incidents of fan misconduct. The club seeks to repair its image and identify those responsible.
Borussia Dortmund suffered a surprising 2-1 defeat at Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, just days after their dominant 7-1 win over Celtic in the Champions League. The loss leaves Dortmund in seventh place in the standings.
