PSG, Arsenal and Barcelona Shine in Goal-Filled Night
PSG delivered a dazzling performance in Germany, overwhelming Bayer Leverkusen 7-2 to headline a thrilling night of Champions League action packed with goals.
The French champions dominated from the outset, scoring five times before the hour mark in a display of ruthless attacking precision and complete control.
Willian Pacho opened the scoring, followed by two goals from teenage sensation Desire Doue and a composed strike from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia before halftime.
Nuno Mendes added PSGs fifth soon after the break, while Aleix Garcia scored two penalties for Leverkusen before Dembele and Vitinha sealed victory.
Returning from injury and fresh off his Ballon dOr triumph, Ousmane Dembele said he felt great despite not being fully match fit.
The emphatic result kept PSG perfect in the group stage with three wins from three games and the tournaments best goal difference.
In Brussels, Inter Milan maintained their flawless European record by thrashing Union Saint Gilloise 4-0, with goals from Dumfries, Martinez, Calhanoglu, and Esposito.
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Arsenal produced another dominant display at home, crushing Atletico Madrid 4-0 at the Emirates Stadium in a spectacular second half performance.
Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli struck before Viktor Gyokeres scored twice to end his seven match goal drought and secure a memorable win.
Manager Mikel Arteta praised Gyokeres after the game, calling his double the beginning of a promising and much needed scoring run.
Manchester City extended their unbeaten streak by defeating Villarreal 2-0 in Spain, with goals from Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva before halftime.
Haaland has now scored 15 goals in 11 appearances this season, continuing his exceptional scoring form under manager Pep Guardiola.
Barcelona bounced back from their defeat to PSG with a commanding 6-1 victory over Olympiacos, highlighted by a superb hat trick from Fermin Lopez.
Across nine thrilling matches, fans witnessed 43 goals as teams including PSG, Arsenal, Inter, and Barcelona delivered one of the most unforgettable European nights.