Chelsea, Qarabag and Champions League
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A stunning 3–2 victory over Benfica saw them recover from conceding twice in the opening 16 minutes to collect their first ever Champions League win outside of qualifying, even costing Bruno Lage his job in Lisbon. They followed up an almighty scalp with victory over Copenhagen, who struggled during their trek to Baku.
Happy Wednesday! Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League is off to an entertaining start with Liverpool's big win over Real Madrid and Bayern Munich's statement-making victory over Paris Saint-Germain, providing plenty of fodder as the build-up to Wednesday's slate continues. I'm Pardeep Cattry with the latest.
Chelsea were held to a shock 2-2 draw by hosts Qarabag FK on Wednesday in the Champions League, adding pressure on Enzo Maresca. The Blues' first goal came from winger Estevao, who cut inside in the box just after the quarter-hour mark before finishing low on the right.
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva and Bayern's Joshua Kimmich are the latest players to make 100 UEFA appearances in the world's ultimate club competition; who else has reached a century?
The league phase reached the halfway mark on Wednesday with Inter, Manchester City and Galatasaray among the teams to pick up potentially crucial wins.
The UEFA Champions League is in full swing with the thrilling league phase running all the way until Jan. 28 with Matchday 8. The 36-team opening round will see 24 teams advance, with the first eight going directly to the round of 16,
As Barcelona prepare to take on Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League, Hansi Flick faces a delicate balancing act in midfield. The Catalans, who are already dealing with the absence of Pedri, now
Bayern Munich face their biggest UEFA Champions League challenge yet as they travel to title holders Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. Still, the irresistible form of Harry Kane and their strong record against the French outfit are just two reasons why they will leave the Parc des Princes with all three