The UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night was action-packed as another round of Matchday Six unfolded. Five of the nine games were won by the away teams, three ended in slim home victories, and one resulted in a draw.
Atalanta came close to holding Los Blancos to a full-time draw at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy. Kylian Mbappé scored Madrid’s opener just 10 minutes in, but the unlucky French captain was subbed off in the 26th minute due to a suspected injury. In added time before halftime, Atalanta leveled the score, converting from the penalty spot.
In the second half, Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham scored in the 56th and 59th minutes, respectively, stretching Los Blancos’ lead to 3-1. However, the match was far from over as Ademola Lookman pulled one back for Atalanta in the 65th minute. This marked his 41st goal contribution in 64 games since the start of last season.
Following his standout performance, the Nigerian international was voted Man of the Match against Real Madrid, further boosting his chances of winning the African Footballer of the Year Award in the coming days.
Liverpool overcame a resilient Girona after Mohamed Salah scored from the penalty spot, helping the Reds maintain their 100% win record in this season’s Champions League campaign. It was a historic night for Salah, who became the first Liverpool player to score 50 goals in European competitions.
In another game, Bayern Munich dominated Shakhtar Donetsk with a 5-1 victory. A brace from Michael Olise, along with goals from Jamal Musiala, Konrad Laimer, and Thomas Müller, secured a colossal away win for the German side.
Full-Time Results of the Nine Games:
