The UEFA Champions League delivered another thrilling night of action, with dramatic victories, unexpected upsets and emphatic performances shaping the league-phase
standings. Real Madrid edged AEK Athens 3-2 with a stoppage-time winner, while Manchester City also secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig. In a major upset, Liverpool surrendered their lead twice before falling 3-2 to Fenerbahce, ending their perfect start to the campaign.
Como grabbed the headlines with a historic 9-1 demolition of Lens, equalling the biggest winning margin in Champions League history. Arsenal maintained their unbeaten run with a 2-1 win over Slavia Praha, while Borussia Dortmund ended Real Betis' perfect start with a 2-1 victory, handing the Spanish side its first defeat of the campaign.
Elsewhere, Porto registered their first Champions League win of the season with a commanding 4-1 victory over Napoli, scoring three times in the second half. Debutants Viking FK also impressed with a convincing 4-1 triumph over Sabah, adding to an eventful night of European football.
Real Madrid Pulls Off Extra Time Winner Against AEK Athens
Real Madrid secured a thrilling 3-2 Champions League win over AEK Athens, thanks to Federico Valverde's stoppage-time winner. AEK took an early lead through Aboubakary Koita, but Jude Bellingham equalised with a clever backheel.
Stavros Pilios restored AEK's advantage in the 75th minute before Kylian Mbappe levelled the score just three minutes later. Valverde then struck late to seal Madrid's comeback victory. The win maintained Real Madrid's perfect record, taking them to 12 points from four matches and second place behind Paris Saint-Germain on goal difference.
Como Equals UCL History Against Lens
Como made Champions League history with a remarkable 9-1 victory over Lens, equalling the competition's biggest winning margin. The Italian side became the first team since 1971 to score nine goals away from home in the European Cup. Anastasios Douvikas netted a hat-trick as Como scored eight goals in a dominant second-half display.
"It's an incredible night," said captain Lucas Da Cunha, adding, "It's a crazy night and a crazy result, but we can't get ahead of ourselves. " The victory lifted Como to fourth with nine points. Lens coach Yannick Cahuzac described the defeat as a feeling of "humiliation," admitting his side was dominated in every aspect.
Erling Haaland Rescues Manchester City
Manchester City bounced back to winning ways with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League. City took the lead through a Castello Lukeba own goal after Nico O'Reilly's dangerous cross. However, Ridle Baku equalised for Leipzig following a Gianluigi Donnarumma error.
Enzo Fernández restored City's lead with a powerful header, but Antonio Nusa brought Leipzig level again after exploiting City's defensive gaps. Erling Haaland eventually sealed the victory with a late finish from Elliot Anderson's cross, ending City's run of two defeats in three games. "Not sure how many touches I had, but most important is that I managed to help the team to win," Haaland said after the match.
Fenerbahce Stun Liverpool
Liverpool suffered a 2-3 defeat against Fenerbahce in the Champions League, ending their perfect start to the campaign after three consecutive wins. Trey Nyoni gave Liverpool the lead in the 25th minute, but Mason Greenwood equalised four minutes later.
Alexander Isak restored Liverpool's advantage with a powerful header in the 69th minute, only for Archie Brown to level the score again. Vedat Muriqi then scored the decisive winner in the 79th minute, exposing Liverpool's defensive struggles. The victory earned Fenerbahce its first win of the campaign, lifting it to 19th in the standings with five points.
Arsenal Keep Their Unbeaten Run
Arsenal continued their unbeaten Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Slavia Praha in Prague. Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres scored for the Gunners, securing their third win in four league-phase matches. Wiktor Nowak pulled one back late for Slavia, but the hosts failed to find an equaliser.
The victory took Arsenal to 10 points, placing them third in the standings and strengthening their chances of qualifying directly for the Round of 16. Meanwhile, Slavia Praha suffered their third defeat in four matches, remaining on one point and in the elimination zone.
