Matchday two of the 2024/25 qualification round concluded last night with big surprises, as elite clubs Bayern Munich and Real Madrid were handed their first defeats in the European tournament this season.
Aston Villa ended Bayern’s 41-match unbeaten streak in the qualification round of the UEFA Champions League last night following a remarkable 1-0 victory at Villa Park. Similarly, Lille secured a surprising triumph over Los Blancos in France, a feat that has forced both Bayern and Real Madrid to fight for their spot in the last 16 through the knockout phase playoff.
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman’s impressive performance continued, as he contributed a goal and an assist during Atalanta’s 3-0 victory against Shakhtar with a man of the match honour.
His two-goal contributions in the first half have increased his chances of winning the African Footballer of the Year Award.
