Champions League Stage 5 Update: Results and Standings
The fifth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage concluded on November 27, delivering exciting matchups, decisive victories, and a clearer picture of the advancing teams. Below is a roundup of all the results from this week’s action and the updated standings.
Match Results – Matchday 5
Tuesday, November 26
- Slovan Bratislava 2–3 AC Milan
- Sparta Prague 0–6 Atlético Madrid
- Barcelona 3–0 Brest
- Bayern Munich 1–0 Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
- Inter Milan 1–0 RB Leipzig
- Bayer Leverkusen 5–0 Red Bull Salzburg
- Manchester City 3–3 Feyenoord
- Sporting CP 1–5 Arsenal
- Young Boys 1–6 Atalanta
Wednesday, November 27
- Red Star Belgrade 5–1 Stuttgart
- Sturm Graz 1–0 Girona
- Aston Villa 0–0 Juventus
- Bologna 1–2 Lille
- Celtic 1–1 Club Brugge
- Dinamo Zagreb 0–3 Borussia Dortmund
- Liverpool 2–0 Real Madrid
- Monaco 2–3 Benfica
- PSV Eindhoven 3–2 Shakhtar Donetsk
Updated Standings (Top 10)
| Position | Team | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals (GD) | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12:1 (+11) | 15 |
| 2 | Inter Milan | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7:0 (+7) | 13 |
| 3 | Barcelona | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 18:5 (+13) | 12 |
| 4 | Borussia Dortmund | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 16:6 (+10) | 12 |
| 5 | Atalanta | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11:1 (+10) | 11 |
| 6 | Bayer Leverkusen | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11:5 (+6) | 10 |
| 7 | Arsenal | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:2 (+6) | 10 |
| 8 | Monaco | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12:7 (+5) | 10 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6:1 (+5) | 10 |
| 10 | Sporting CP | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10:7 (+3) | 10 |
Key Highlights
- Liverpool’s Dominance
Liverpool remains unbeaten in Group E, securing their place in the knockout stages with an impressive goal difference of +11. - Inter and Barcelona Secure Progression
Both Inter Milan and Barcelona have almost ensured their advancement, with commanding performances in their respective groups. - Sporting CP’s Setback
Sporting suffered a heavy 1–5 defeat to Arsenal but remains in contention for qualification thanks to earlier victories. - Manchester City Held in Thriller
A dramatic 3–3 draw with Feyenoord leaves Manchester City’s qualification hopes in the balance. - Benfica’s Late Revival
Benfica’s narrow win against Monaco keeps their hopes alive as they edge closer to advancing.
The final matchday will determine the remaining spots for the knockout stage, promising high-stakes drama across Europe. Stay tuned for updates!