In the second round of the Champions League, the matches showcase brilliant performances from each team.
Girona 2 – 3 Feyenoord
Both teams were unable to pull through in their respective opening campaigns, but today’s match turned things around for Brian Priske of Denmark. Timon Wellenreuther finished as the player of the match, according to Fotmob Rating. He saved four goals and one penalty. In the 96th minute of the match, Girona was close to equalizing through a potential penalty, which was later disallowed. With two own goals in favor of Feyenoord, they claimed three points at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi, Girona, Spain.
Shakhtar Donetsk 0 – 3 Atalanta
Atalanta delivered a wonderful performance early in the match, earning two goals in the first half. Despite pressure being mounted on Ademola Lookman, he assisted the first goal scored by Berat Djimsiti in the 21st minute. Just three minutes into the second half, Davide Zappacosta brilliantly assisted Raoul Bellanova in scoring the final goal of the match. Shakhtar could not stop the visitors as Atalanta went away with three points.
Aston Villa 1 – 0 Bayern Munich
It was a different narrative for Villa and Bayern, as other clubs managed to score before halftime, but these two were not among them. VAR was involved as the host’s first goal was ruled out. John Duran of Aston Villa finally scored the winning goal.
Dinamo Zagreb 2 – 2 Monaco
Dinamo Zagreb, having been at the mercy of Bayern Munich in their opening match, pushed hard and scored a late goal towards the end of the first half. Zakaria equalized with a successful late penalty to wrap up the match.
Benfica 4 – 0 Atletico Madrid
An early chance created by Benfica just six minutes into the game resulted in a goal in the 13th minute. Atletico Madrid put up a tough attack, but there were many tight spaces. The first half was promising for Benfica. In the second half, Atletico struggled as Bah and Kokcu of Benfica each scored, securing the victory.
Lille 1 – 0 Real Madrid
Defending champions Real Madrid could not score in the first half as Lille triumphed with a penalty. Both teams failed to score in the second half, and Lille held on to their lead.
Liverpool 2 – 0 Bologna
Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian winger, made an assist for the first goal with a pinpoint cross for Mac. Pressure was on Liverpool as Ndoye nearly equalized in the 32nd minute. Salah then scored the second goal, becoming the first Liverpool player to score in five consecutive home games in European competition.
RB Leipzig 2 – 3 Juventus
Despite being reduced to 10 men, Juventus equalized in the second half as Dusan Vlahovic raised his team’s spirits with two goals. Conceicao netted the third goal for the Serie A champions. Leipzig, the host, ended the match with two goals.
