Champions falter, underdogs rise in a dramatic Champions League week!
Manchester City suffered a stunning 3-1 defeat to Bodo/Glimt in Norway, despite starting as heavy favourites. Kasper Høgh’s first-half brace and Jens Petter Hauge’s second-half strike sealed the upset, while Rodri’s red card compounded City’s misery. Rayan Cherki scored a late consolation for the English giants.
Meanwhile, holders Paris Saint-Germain dropped points in Lisbon, losing 2-1 to Sporting. Luis Suarez’s brace—including a stoppage-time header—punished late defensive lapses, leaving PSG in fifth place and fighting for direct qualification. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had briefly equalised for the Parisians in the 79th minute.
Elsewhere, Real Madrid soared to second place with a 5-1 demolition of Monaco under new coach Alvaro Arbeloa. Kylian Mbappé netted twice against his former club, Vinicius Jr. added a stunner, and Jude Bellingham sealed the win. Tottenham boosted hopes for automatic qualification with a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.
Other results: Copenhagen 1-1 Napoli, Olympiacos 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen, Ajax 2-1 Villarreal, and Club Brugge 4-1 Kairat Almaty. Matchday seven concludes Wednesday, setting the stage for a thrilling battle for top-eight spots.
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