Bayern Munich claimed an important 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, with Kim Min-jae scoring the decisive goal to bolster his team’s chances of automatic qualification while leaving PSG in serious trouble. The South Korean defender capitalized on a misjudged corner by goalkeeper Matvei Safonov, heading in the winner in the 38th minute. The situation worsened for PSG when Ousmane Dembélé was sent off for a second yellow card in the 57th minute following a reckless tackle. Despite a late surge and Safonov redeeming himself with a fine save to deny Jamal Musiala, PSG could not find an equalizer. This defeat marks their third in the competition, leaving them outside the playoff spots with only four points, while Bayern climbed to nine points, nearing the top eight.
Inter Milan moved to the top of the standings after a tight 1-0 victory over RB Leipzig. The game was decided by an own goal from Leipzig’s Castello Lukeba, who turned in a Federico Dimarco free-kick in the 27th minute. Inter remain unbeaten and now lead the group with 13 points, showcasing their resilience in defense. Their performance leaves them a point ahead of Barcelona and Liverpool, with the latter set to face Real Madrid in their next fixture. Leipzig, meanwhile, remain at the bottom of the group, having yet to secure a point.
Barcelona delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Brest, with Robert Lewandowski achieving a significant milestone by joining the exclusive club of players who have scored 100 Champions League goals. The Polish striker opened the scoring from the penalty spot after being fouled by Brest’s goalkeeper Marco Bizot. Dani Olmo doubled the lead with a dazzling solo effort, weaving past two defenders before finding the net. Lewandowski sealed the win in stoppage time with a clinical finish, securing Barcelona’s position as second in the group standings.
Atlético Madrid produced a scintillating performance, thrashing Sparta Prague 6-0 in a match that highlighted their attacking prowess. Julián Álvarez was the standout performer, scoring twice, including a sublime free-kick. His contributions were pivotal, with Atlético’s manager praising the forward for his growth since joining the team. Marcos Llorente added another goal before substitutes Antoine Griezmann and Ángel Correa further compounded Sparta Prague’s misery, with Correa scoring twice in the dying minutes. The result underlined Atlético’s ambitions and their offensive strength.
Milan continued their winning streak with a tense 3-2 victory against Slovan Bratislava. Christian Pulisic opened the scoring in the 21st minute, only for Slovan to equalize shortly after through Tigran Barseghyan. Milan struggled to regain control until substitutes Rafael Leão and Tammy Abraham stepped up in the second half. Leão restored the lead with a composed finish, and Abraham capitalized on a defensive error to extend their advantage. Slovan managed a late goal through Nino Marcelli but could not force a comeback, especially after losing Marko Tolic to a red card for two quick bookings. The win keeps Milan’s qualification hopes alive, moving them to nine points.
Bayer Leverkusen reignited their Champions League campaign with a dominant 5-0 win against Red Bull Salzburg. Florian Wirtz shone brightly, scoring twice, including an early penalty. Alejandro Grimaldo, Patrik Schick, and Aleix García also added their names to the scoresheet, with Leverkusen’s relentless attack overwhelming their opponents. Salzburg struggled throughout the match, remaining stuck on three points after four defeats.
Atalanta showcased their firepower with a 6-1 demolition of Young Boys. Charles De Ketelaere delivered a spectacular performance, contributing two goals and three assists in a match that emphasized his creativity. Mateo Retegui also scored twice, while Sead Kolasinac and Lazar Samardzic added goals to cap off a commanding win. Young Boys’ sole moment of consolation came from Silvere Ganvoula, but their efforts were no match for Atalanta’s dominance.
These results leave the Champions League standings tightly contested, with several teams vying for the limited qualification spots. As the competition progresses, the stakes are only growing higher, promising more thrilling encounters in the weeks ahead.
