New Delhi: The latest Champions League matchday delivered plenty of drama, late goals, and standout performances as Europe’s elite battled for crucial points. Liverpool edged past Girona to maintain their perfect run, while Bayern Munich and PSG showcased their attacking power with emphatic wins over Shakhtar Donetsk and RB Salzburg, respectively.
Bayer Leverkusen secured a last-minute victory against Inter Milan to boost their qualification hopes, and Real Madrid triumphed in a five-goal thriller against Atalanta, ending the Italian side’s impressive streak. As the league phase intensifies, the race for knockout spots is heating up, with every point proving decisive.
Girona 0-1 Liverpool
Victory on MD6 ✊🟢 #UCL pic.twitter.com/xb9fNz3HH3
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 10, 2024
Mohamed Salah’s second-half penalty secured Liverpool a 1-0 win over Girona, keeping their perfect Champions League run alive. The Reds, who lead both the Premier League and the elite European league phase, are now close to sealing a spot in the last 16 with two games left.
Girona, struggling in the competition, pushed Liverpool in the first half but couldn’t beat Alisson. The Brazilian goalkeeper, back from injury, made key saves to deny the hosts.
Liverpool found it tough to break Girona’s defence but got their chance in the 63rd minute. A VAR review spotted a foul on Luis Diaz by Donny van de Beek, giving Salah the chance to score from the penalty spot. He calmly converted, scoring his 50th Champions League goal.
Alisson’s return proved vital, with his five saves ensuring another clean sheet as Liverpool continued their strong form this season.
Shakhtar Donetsk 1-5 Bayern Munich
⭐️ A 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄 STAR PERFORMANCE ⭐️#FCBayern #MiaSanMia | #SHAFCB #UCL pic.twitter.com/WELoxugaGn
— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) December 10, 2024
Bayern Munich thrashed Shakhtar Donetsk 5-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday, with the game played in Gelsenkirchen due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Despite Kevin’s early goal for Shakhtar, Bayern quickly turned the match around, showing their attacking strength.
Konrad Laimer levelled the score with a powerful finish after a failed clearance. Thomas Müller then gave Bayern the lead just before half-time, tapping in after Jamal Musiala’s assist. Michael Olise added a third from the penalty spot in the second half, and Musiala capitalised on a loose ball to make it 4-1. Olise completed the rout with a brilliant solo effort in stoppage time.
Daniel Peretz made key saves for Bayern, while the midfield and attack, led by Sané, Musiala, and Olise, dominated the game. The win boosts Bayern’s Champions League hopes, with their next European clash against Feyenoord in January.
RB Salzburg 0-3 PSG
Great evening in Salzburg for our Red and Blue.
LET’S GO PARIS ❤️💙#SALPSG 0-3 I #UCL ✨ pic.twitter.com/spNY2sLu4C
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) December 10, 2024
Paris Saint-Germain earned a crucial 3-0 win over RB Salzburg in the Champions League on Tuesday, reviving their campaign and moving into the playoff spots. Goals from Gonçalo Ramos, Nuno Mendes, and Désiré Doué ensured the victory, lifting PSG to 24th in the standings with seven points from six games.
Luis Enrique’s side started brightly, with Lee Kang-in and Vitinha testing Salzburg goalkeeper Alexander Schlager early on. Bradley Barcola came close after a dazzling run but couldn’t convert. The breakthrough came on 30 minutes when Achraf Hakimi set up Ramos, who finished clinically.
Salzburg threatened briefly in the second half, but Gianluigi Donnarumma denied Nene Dorgeles to preserve PSG’s lead. Mendes doubled the advantage with a powerful left-footed strike from Doué’s assist, and Doué himself sealed the win with a late goal.
Lucas Hernandez returned from injury, replacing Mendes late on, and expressed pride in his recovery. PSG now face Manchester City next in a crucial January clash.
Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 Inter Milan
WHAT A WIN! 🖤❤️
90+5′ | 1-0 | #B04Inter pic.twitter.com/mbSf0BkkdF
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) December 10, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen snatched a late 1-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League, thanks to Nordi Mukiele’s dramatic 90th-minute goal. The result pushed Leverkusen closer to qualification, leaving them second in the standings, tied with Inter on 13 points, but ahead on goal difference.
Xabi Alonso’s team dominated possession, controlling over 60% of the ball, and came close early on when Nathan Tella’s powerful volley struck the crossbar. Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Tah also tested Inter’s defence, with Yann Sommer making crucial saves to keep the game level.
Despite their dominance, Leverkusen struggled to break down a resilient Inter side, who entered the match with five consecutive Champions League clean sheets. However, in the final minute, Mukiele capitalised on a chaotic scramble in the box to secure the win.
Inter failed to register a single shot on target, with coach Simone Inzaghi admitting his side lacked the attacking edge to compete with Leverkusen’s pace and intensity.
Atalanta 2-3 Real Madrid
An important win for Real Madrid in Italy ⚪#UCL pic.twitter.com/C219KIBhha
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) December 10, 2024
Real Madrid edged a tense encounter against Serie A leaders Atalanta, securing a 3-2 victory to boost their Champions League hopes. The win, just their third in the league phase, lifted Carlo Ancelotti’s side to 17th in the standings, while Atalanta dropped out of the top eight.
Kylian Mbappe gave Los Blancos an early lead with a clinical finish inside 10 minutes, but his night ended prematurely due to injury later in the first half. Atalanta capitalised on a moment of recklessness from Aurelien Tchouameni, whose foul on Sead Kolasinac led to Charles De Ketelaere converting from the penalty spot to level the score.
In the second half, Real Madrid surged ahead with a quick double from Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham, seemingly putting the game to bed. However, Atalanta responded swiftly as Ademola Lookman pulled one back to make it 3-2 with over 25 minutes to play. The hosts piled on the pressure, and in the dying moments, Mateo Retegui missed a glaring opportunity to equalise, leaving the Serie A side frustrated.
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