Benfica delivered a dominant performance against Atletico Madrid, securing a 4-0 victory in their Champions League group stage match. Goals from Kerem Akturkoglu, Angel Di Maria, Alexander Bah, and Orkun Kokcu sealed the win, leaving Atletico with a heavy defeat and facing questions about their form.
A landmark ruling by the European Court of Justice on Friday could drastically alter the football transfer system, with potential ramifications for clubs and players worldwide. The case, involving former French midfielder Lassana Diarra, centers on FIFA’s transfer rules and their alleged violation of EU law. The outcome could mirror the groundbreaking Bosman ruling of 1995, which revolutionized player movement in Europe.
Aston Villa secured a historic 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League, mirroring their 1982 European Cup final triumph. Jhon Duran’s late goal, a stunning strike from long range, silenced the German giants and sent the Villa Park crowd into raptures.
Lille secured a stunning 1-0 victory over defending champions Real Madrid in their Champions League group stage clash, ending the Spanish giants’ 14-game unbeaten run in the competition. Jonathan David’s penalty early in the second half proved the difference, handing Real Madrid their first defeat since January.
Newcastle United secured a comfortable 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup third round, setting up a fourth-round clash against Chelsea. Fabian Schar’s penalty in first-half stoppage time proved decisive, earning Newcastle a win that was far more dominant than the scoreline suggests.
Bayer Leverkusen secured a crucial 1-0 victory over AC Milan in their Champions League opener, thanks to a second-half goal from Victor Boniface. The win puts Leverkusen in a commanding position in Group E, while Milan struggles to find their footing in the competition.
Liverpool, eager to return to the Champions League after a year’s absence, will face Bologna at Anfield on Wednesday. New manager Arne Slot is hoping for a strong performance from his team, who have been impressive in recent matches. Bologna, making their Champions League debut after a successful Serie A season, faces a daunting challenge against the English giants.
Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi scored a first-half hat-trick, powering the German side to a dominant 7-1 victory over Celtic in their Champions League clash. The crushing scoreline sent Dortmund to the top of the group standings while Celtic suffered a humbling defeat.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti hinted at a late decision on Kylian Mbappe’s return for the Champions League match against Lille, after the French star recovered from a muscle injury. Mbappe, who joined Real Madrid this summer, missed the recent draw against Atletico Madrid but could feature in the crucial encounter against Lille, depending on his training performance. Ancelotti also spoke about the recent derby violence, emphasizing that violent behavior has no place in football.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane remains a doubt for the Champions League clash against Aston Villa, but the Bundesliga leaders are looking to enjoy the experience despite his potential absence. Kane scored four goals in Bayern’s 9-2 opening win, but picked up an injury in their recent draw. Bayern are confident, however, and forward Serge Gnabry is excited for the return to England.
