Partidos Champions Martes: Jornada 4, Resumen
The Champions League continued its relentless pace on Tuesday, with Matchday 4 delivering a mix of dramatic comebacks, nail-biting finishes, and impressive performances. The group stage is now halfway through, and the battle for top spots is heating up. Let's dive into the key highlights from the night's action:
Group A: Bayern Munich Dominates, Inter Milan Still Holds On
Bayern Munich cemented their position at the top of Group A with a dominant 4-2 victory over Viktoria Plzen. The German champions were in complete control, with goals from Leroy Sane, Sadio Mane, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, and Serge Gnabry securing the win.
Meanwhile, Inter Milan secured a vital 1-0 win over Barcelona at the San Siro. The Italian giants were resolute defensively, with Lautaro Martinez scoring the only goal of the game in the first half. This victory keeps Inter in second place, but the group remains wide open with Barcelona still in contention.
Group B: Porto Holds On, Club Brugge Emerges
Porto held on to a narrow 2-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen at the Estádio do Dragão. The Portuguese side took an early lead through Mehdi Taremi, but the German team fought back to equalize through Moussa Diaby. However, Porto regained the lead in the second half through another Taremi goal, securing all three points.
Club Brugge pulled off a stunning 4-0 victory over Atlético Madrid at the Jan Breydel Stadium. The Belgian side were sensational, with goals from Ferran Jutglà (two), Kamal Sowah, and Andreas Skov Olsen. This victory puts Brugge in second place, while Atlético's hopes of qualifying are dwindling.
Group C: Dortmund Shows Strength, Manchester City Struggling
Borussia Dortmund showcased their attacking prowess with a resounding 4-1 victory over FC Copenhagen. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for Dortmund, before Sébastien Haller added two goals and Julian Brandt sealed the win.
Meanwhile, Manchester City suffered a surprising 1-1 draw against FC Copenhagen. Erling Haaland put City ahead in the first half, but the Danish side equalized through a penalty from Davit Khocholava. The draw leaves City in a precarious position in Group C, with their qualification still far from secure.
Group D: Real Madrid Cruises, RB Leipzig Bounces Back
Real Madrid continued their dominance in Group D with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk. Karim Benzema, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Junior scored for the Spanish side, while Mykhailo Mudryk netted a consolation goal for Shakhtar.
RB Leipzig bounced back from their opening defeats with a convincing 3-1 victory over Celtic. Christopher Nkunku scored twice and Timo Werner added another goal for Leipzig, while Jota scored for Celtic.
The Champions League continues on Wednesday with the remaining Matchday 4 fixtures. Stay tuned for more exciting action and crucial results as the race for the knockout stages heats up!