UPDATE: In a stunning Champions League night, Liverpool suffered a damaging 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray on October 3, 2023, while Chelsea narrowly defeated Benfica, coached by Jose Mourinho. The outcome leaves Liverpool reeling with two consecutive losses, significantly impacting their campaign.
In Istanbul, Victor Osimhen secured victory for Galatasaray with a penalty in the 16th minute, beating Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson Becker. The loss marks an alarming trend for Liverpool, who also faced defeat against Crystal Palace just days prior. Late in the match, Liverpool was awarded a penalty, but a VAR review overturned the decision, much to their dismay.
Liverpool’s coach Arne Slot expressed frustration, stating, “The margins were really small… but for the second time in a row on the wrong side.” The team will now look to recover when they face Chelsea away on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Chelsea returned to winning form with a 1-0 victory over Benfica. An own goal by Richard Rios off an Alejandro Garnacho cross in the 18th minute sealed the match, allowing Chelsea to recover from their previous loss to Bayern Munich. Despite a late red card for substitute Joao Pedro, Chelsea celebrated their much-needed win.
In other Champions League action, Kylian Mbappe netted a sensational hat-trick as Real Madrid triumphed 5-0 against Kairat Almaty in Kazakhstan. Mbappe’s goals came from a penalty and two stunning finishes, marking his 60th career Champions League goal and pushing his season total to an incredible 13 goals in nine games.
On the other side, Bayern Munich also showcased their strength with a commanding 5-1 win over Pafos in Cyprus, propelled by Harry Kane‘s two goals, bringing his tally to 17 goals in nine games.
Atletico Madrid continued their dominance with a 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, featuring a milestone goal from Antoine Griezmann, who scored his 200th goal for the club.
Tottenham Hotspur managed to salvage a 2-2 draw against Bodo/Glimt in Norway. After trailing by two goals, Spurs equalized with a fortunate late goal, securing a point in a thrilling encounter.
This round of Champions League matches not only reshapes the standings but also sets the stage for dramatic encounters in the coming weeks. Fans can expect intense action as clubs vie for supremacy in Europe’s elite tournament.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Champions League continues to unfold with high stakes and thrilling performances.
