Football Latest News & Gossip: Champions League Round-Up
Bayern quickly equalized with a well-taken volley from Kane, but Barcelona swiftly regained control. Robert Lewandowski, another former Bayern star, netted one goal, while Raphinha added two more to complete his hat-trick.
Kane Strikes, But Barcelona Thrashes Bayern
In a dramatic Champions League encounter, Harry Kane scored for Bayern Munich, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a humiliating 4-1 defeat against Barcelona, led by former Bayern coach Hansi Flick. The match kicked off explosively, with Barcelona taking the lead just one minute in. Raphinha, capitalizing on a through ball from Fermin Lopez, deftly rounded Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to score.
Bayern quickly equalized with a well-taken volley from Kane, but Barcelona swiftly regained control. Robert Lewandowski, another former Bayern star, netted one goal, while Raphinha added two more to complete his hat-trick. Raphinha's outstanding performance earned him a standing ovation as he was substituted off. This victory marked Barcelona’s first win over Bayern since their 2015 Champions League semifinal, breaking a four-game streak without a goal against the German giants since an infamous 8-2 defeat in 2020.
Lille Ends Atletico's Unbeaten Home Streak
In another Champions League match, Lille stunned Atletico Madrid with a 3-1 victory, ending Diego Simeone’s impressive 11-game unbeaten home run in the competition. The French side displayed clinical efficiency, converting three of their three shots on target, including a penalty.
Julian Alvarez opened the scoring for Atletico with a quick strike, but Lille responded brilliantly. Edon Zhegrova found the equalizer close to the hour mark with a curling shot. The turning point came when Jonathan David scored from the penalty spot in the 74th minute, before sealing the victory with a second goal in stoppage time.
Brest Holds Leverkusen to a Draw
In a surprising turn of events, minnows Brest managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen. Pierre Lees-Melou's superb goal gave the French team a valuable point as they remained unbeaten. Despite their spirited performance in the second half, Brest could not find the decisive second goal to extend their winning streak to three matches.
These results highlight the unpredictable nature of the Champions League, where upsets can happen at any time, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
