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Champions League: Manchester United 2-3 Galatasaray

3Oct

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Champions League: Manchester United 2-3 Galatasaray

By Score More In their UEFA Champions League clash, Manchester United aimed to bounce back from their opening defeat against Bayern Munich as they hosted Galatasaray at Old Trafford. Galatasaray had secured a late draw in their previous European fixture against FC Copenhagen. Manchester United took an early lead in the match at the Theatre of Dreams, with Rasmus Højlund heading in a perfectly delivered cross from Marcus Rashford after just seventeen minutes. However, Wilfried Zaha, the former Manchester United player, quickly leveled the score six minutes later with a powerful shot that bounced over goalkeeper André Onana and found the back of the net. Højlund later restored United's lead with a chipped effort with just over twenty minutes of regulation time remaining, but the cele...

3Oct

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Champions League: LENS 2-1 ARSENAL

By Score More Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season in the Champions League, losing 2-1 to Lens in a closely contested match. Mikel Arteta made a couple of changes to the lineup from their previous victory over Bournemouth, with Takehiro Tomiyasu and Leandro Trossard stepping in for Ben White and Eddie Nketiah. Gabriel Jesus led the attack, and Bukayo Saka played despite concerns over a recent injury. The game started with Lens showing their attacking intent early on, but a defensive error allowed Arsenal to take the lead. Saka seized the opportunity, fed the ball to Jesus, and his precise finish found the net. However, Lens quickly equalized after intercepting a wayward pass from David Raya, leading to an excellent goal by Adrien Thomasson. Unfortunately, Saka had to l...

Champions League: Copenhagen 1 – 2 Bayern Munich

3Oct

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Champions League: Copenhagen 1 – 2 Bayern Munich

By Score More In a hard-fought Champions League match, Bayern Munich extended their winning streak in group-stage games with a 2-1 victory over Copenhagen, thanks to a late goal by Mathys Tel. The match was tied at 1-1 when the winning moment unfolded. Thomas Müller, aged 34, received a pass from Harry Kane, displaying a blend of experience and youth. Müller managed to fend off two defenders and then provided a precise pass to 18-year-old French forward Tel, who hammered the ball into the net in the 83rd minute. Bayern faced a challenging task as they struggled to break through Copenhagen's deep and compact defense for most of the game, making them vulnerable to counterattacks. Bayern's coach, Thomas Tuchel, acknowledged Copenhagen's solid defensive setup, saying, "They defended...

Champions League: Inter Milan 1 – 0 Benfica

3Oct

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Champions League: Inter Milan 1 – 0 Benfica

By Score More In a crucial Champions League clash at the Meazza, Inter got their campaign back on track with a resounding 1-0 victory over Benfica, thanks to a second-half strike by Thuram, set up brilliantly by Dumfries. The match, which began as a relatively balanced affair, saw Inter emerge as the dominant force after the halftime break. Inter's manager, Inzaghi, stuck with a familiar starting lineup, with Pavard, Acerbi, and Bastoni forming the defensive trio, and a midfield featuring the formidable trio of Barella, Calhanoglu, and Mkhitaryan. The wingbacks and strikers were the usual suspects. On the opposing side, Schmidt opted for a more attack-minded approach, with Neres leading the line and Di Maria and Silva providing width from the wings. Interestingly, former Inter playe...

Champions League: FC Union Berlin 2 – 3 Sporting Braga

3Oct

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Champions League: FC Union Berlin 2 – 3 Sporting Braga

By Score More In a thrilling Champions League encounter, 10-man Braga staged a remarkable comeback against Union Berlin, with Andre Castro becoming the hero by scoring in stoppage time. The match was finely balanced at 2-2 when Castro, aged 35, entered the fray as a substitute in the 86th minute. In the dying moments of added time, he struck a powerful shot from the edge of the box, sealing the dramatic victory for Braga. Union Berlin had initially taken a 2-0 lead with Sheraldo Becker scoring both goals for the German club within the first 37 minutes of the game. However, Braga fought back as Sikou Niakate halved the deficit just before half-time, and Bruma leveled the score six minutes into the second half with a splendid finish. Castro's late heroics completed the stunning turna...

Champions League: Arsenal 4-0 PSV Eindhoven

20Sep

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Champions League: Arsenal 4-0 PSV Eindhoven

By Score More Arsenal made a triumphant return to the Champions League after a six-year hiatus, delivering a resounding 4-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven in their group stage opener at the Emirates Stadium. In an opening half marked by dominance, the Gunners overwhelmed the attack-minded PSV, establishing a commanding 3-0 lead by halftime courtesy of goals from Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Jesus. Their return to the grand stage was greeted with thunderous applause from the home crowd, and they could have easily added more goals. The second half saw Arsenal maintain control, albeit with slightly less clinical precision. Martin Odegaard's spectacular long-range strike added a well-deserved fourth goal, sealing the victory. Arsenal comfortably managed the remaining 20 minute...

20Sep

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Champions League: Braga 1-2 Napoli

By Score More In a captivating Champions League Group C encounter on Wednesday, Italian champions Napoli secured a 2-1 away victory, thanks to a late own goal by Sporting Braga defender Sikou Niakate. In a match characterized by numerous missed opportunities, Napoli broke the deadlock in first-half injury time when captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo capitalized on a clever nod-down by striker Victor Osimhen. Di Lorenzo skillfully directed the ball off the bar and into the net. Braga, making their third Champions League appearance and their first in 11 seasons, raised their intensity in the second half. Forward Bruma leveled the score in the 84th minute with a well-executed header, connecting with a precise cross delivered by substitute Rodrigo Zalazar. However, just four minutes later, Ni...

Champions League: Real Madrid 1-0 Union Berlin

20Sep

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Champions League: Real Madrid 1-0 Union Berlin

By Score More Real Madrid clinched a thrilling late triumph over Union Berlin in their opening Champions League Group C match at the Bernabeu, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory. Union Berlin effectively managed the first 45 minutes, frustrating Madrid's efforts and limiting them to half-chances. In fact, the only on-target attempt from the home side was a weak Joselu header easily gathered by the goalkeeper, as Berlin continued to defy their hosts. Madrid exhibited a notable improvement in the second half, fashioning numerous scoring opportunities but encountering strong resistance from Frederik Ronnow and Union Berlin's resolute defense. Nonetheless, it was Jude Bellingham's 94th-minute tap-in that sealed a last-gasp win for the Spanish side, earning them three crucial points in t...

Champions League: Young Boys 1-3 Leipzig

19Sep

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Champions League: Young Boys 1-3 Leipzig

By Score More Leipzig launched their Champions League campaign with a 3-1 victory over the Swiss champions, Young Boys, on Tuesday. The deciding goal, netted by substitute Benjamin Šeško, came during injury time and resulted from a skillfully executed counterattack initiated by Benjamin Henrichs following a Young Boys corner. The home team had a jittery start, with Leipzig initiating relentless attacks right from the beginning, creating three excellent scoring opportunities within the first two minutes. Their breakthrough came in the third minute when Mohamed Simakan scored from a corner. Xavi Simons consistently posed a threat, deftly dribbling past Young Boys' defenders and narrowly missing a chance to double the lead in the 13th minute. Gradually, Young Boys settled into the mat...

Champions League: Manchester City 3-1 Crvena Zvezda

19Sep

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Champions League: Manchester City 3-1 Crvena Zvezda

By Score More The current European champions eagerly welcomed Crvena Zvezda to the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, with the goal of launching their 2023/24 UEFA Champions League title defense with a victory against the Serbian side. However, Barak Bakhar's team also has a history of European success, having tasted glory in 1991, and they were determined to secure their first win on English soil in fifty years. Manchester City found themselves trailing for the second time in less than a week on Tuesday evening, conceding a goal just before halftime when Osman Bukari scored to give Crvena Zvezda a surprising lead at the Etihad Stadium. Bukari was played through on goal by Mirko Ivanić and remained composed when facing Ederson one-on-one. A VAR check confirmed that there was no offside. How...