English clubs had a successful night in the Champions League, with Liverpool and Manchester City securing impressive victories. Liverpool defeated Leipzig 1-0 with a goal from Darwin Nunez, while Manchester City set a new record for the most consecutive games undefeated by routing Sparta Prague 5-0, with Erling Haaland scoring twice.
Barcelona captain Raphinha stole the show by scoring a hat trick in Barcelona's 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich. This win marked Barcelona's first victory over Bayern since the 2015 Champions League semifinals, ending a streak of six consecutive wins for the German team in their head-to-head meetings.
After three rounds in the tournament, Liverpool and Aston Villa lead the standings with nine points each, followed closely by Manchester City and Arsenal. The English teams have conceded just one goal collectively so far in the competition.
Raphinha's Stellar Performance
Raphinha opened the scoring for Barcelona within a minute of the match and went on to score two more goals, securing a memorable victory for his team. Bayern Munich managed to level the score briefly with a goal from Harry Kane, but Barcelona responded strongly with goals from Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
Liverpool's Perfect Run Continues
Liverpool, under the guidance of Arne Slot, maintained their perfect record in the Champions League by defeating Leipzig. Nunez scored the only goal of the match in the 27th minute, securing Liverpool's third consecutive win in the competition.
City Sets New Record
Manchester City made history by setting a new record for the most consecutive games undefeated in the Champions League, surpassing a record previously held by Manchester United. City's emphatic 5-0 victory over Sparta Prague showcased their dominance in the competition.
Other Notable Matches
Lille caused an upset by defeating Atletico Madrid 3-1, while Brest held Bayer Leverkusen to a 1-1 draw. In other matches, Celtic managed a goalless draw against Atalanta, Benfica suffered a 3-1 defeat to Feyenoord, and Inter Milan secured a narrow 1-0 win against Young Boys.
Overall, it was a thrilling night of Champions League action, with English clubs making a strong statement and several standout performances from individual players.
