The Champions League evening lived up to all its promises this Wednesday, with goal festivals, surprises, and confirmations. Here is a quick summary of the six matches on the schedule.
In Athens, Olympiacos failed to take advantage of their numerical advantage after a Pafos player was sent off in the 26th minute. The result: a disappointing 0-0 draw against the modest Cypriot club. In Prague, Slavia thought they had done the hard work with a brace from Youssoupha Mbodji (23′, 74′), but Bodø/Glimt snatched an unexpected point thanks to Daniel Bassi (78′) and Sondre Brunstad Fet in stoppage time (2-2).
In Amsterdam, Inter Milan convincingly defeated Ajax (0-2) in a well-controlled match, confirming their status as favorites in the group. The clash between Bayern Munich and Chelsea turned into a Bavarian demonstration. An own goal from Chalobah, a brace from Harry Kane including a penalty, sealed the fate of the Blues (3-1), despite a goal from Cole Palmer.
Liverpool and Atlético Madrid delivered a spectacular duel at Anfield. After goals from Robertson and Salah, Llorente brought his team back into the game, but Virgil van Dijk secured the victory for the Reds in the final minutes (3-2). Finally, PSG dominated their match against Atalanta (4-0), demonstrating impeccable defensive solidity and offensive efficiency, even though the goal scorers have not yet been confirmed.
In the end, Paris, Bayern, Liverpool, and Inter make a strong statement from the start. Chelsea is a cause for concern, while Olympiacos and Slavia let precious points slip away. The Champions League is well and truly underway.
