Real Madrid Edge Past Juventus, Maintain Perfect Record

Real Madrid preserved their 100% record in the Champions League this season with a 1-0 win over Juventus at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. The game’s deciding moment came in the 58th minute when Vinicius Jr. took on three Juventus players, creating a chance for himself, only to see his shot rebound off the post. Jude Bellingham, who scored his first goal since June, was quickest to react, slotting home the rebound for the game’s only goal.

Juventus, winless since September 13, boast just two points from three Champions League games, while Madrid sit comfortably at the top of the group with nine points. Full Champions League ‘league phase’ table.

Bayern Munich Bulldozes Club Brugge with geht Started

Bayern Munich made it three wins from three in the Champions League with a 4-0 drubbing of visitors Club Brugge. The German champions scored three goals in the first 34 minutes, with 17-year-old Lennart Karl, Harry Kane (his 20th goal of the season), and Luis Diaz all on the scoresheet. Nicolas Jackson added another in the 79th minute. Bayern have now won all 12 matches across all competitions and lead Group A with a maximum nine points.

Sporting Stages Late Comeback to Oust Marseille

Hosts Sporting clinched a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Olympique de Marseille, with Geny Catamo and Alisson Santos coming off the bench to inspire the victory. Marseille led through Igor Paixao’s 14th-minute strike, but Sporting equalised through Catamo in the 69th minute and Santos sealed the win two minutes from time. Marseille’s chances of progression were hampered by a controversial penalty overturn and Emerson Palmieri’s dismissal.