Another week of Champions League action wrapped up. Matchday 2 has brought a lot of drama, anticipated reunions and disappointing finishes, with plenty of superb goals and high profile returns of star players to their previous club. Here’s the roundup of action from this week’s Champions League fixtures. Continue reading to get the latest soccer odds for next week’s games.
Liverpool escapes defeat at Anfield
Joel Matip’s superb late winner rescued Liverpool from sharing spoils with Ajax in the Champions League Group A contest at Anfield. The Reds opened their Champions League campaign with a heavy loss at Napoli 4-1 that inspired them to work hard for this week’s game. The match started with a moment of silence as tribute to the passing of Britain’s monarch Queen Elizabeth.
Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the 17th minute before Mohammed Kudus finished off a neat strike 10 minutes later. The Reds dominated the second half but failed to convert the chances. The home side continued to create chances until Joel Matip finally sealed the late win in the 89th minute, earning his side’s first points in Europe this season. More English football scores and updates here!
Bayern beat Barca on Lewandowski’s homecoming
Bayern has proven that they are a team to beat in Europe as they beat Barcelona, with their former goal-scoring talisman Robert Lewandowski returned to Allianz Arena as an opponent in Group C. The Polish striker struggled on his old turf, created a lot of excellent chances but failed to convert any. Lucas Hernández and Leroy Sané scored within five-minutes.
Hernandez headed home at the near post after 50 minutes, before Sane netted another to end Barca’s 10-game unbeaten run. The victory puts Bayern on top of the Group C table with six points from two wins. Lewandowski, who scored 46 goals in 42 games under current Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann, had netted nine goals in six games for his new club prior to this match.
Sporting stunned Tottenham with late win
Sporting Lisbon handed Tottenham Hotspur their first defeat in the new season, beating them 2-0 at home. Antonio Conte’s Spurs conceded two goals in injury time, allowing Sporting substitutes Paulinho and Arthur Gomes struck in the final few minutes. They now sit second in the Group D table with 3 points from winning their opening game against Marseille 2-0.
Haaland netted comeback win against former club
Erling Haaland’s incredible flying volley rescued Manchester City and stunned former club Borussia Dortmund to a painful Champions League defeat at Etihad Stadium. An outstanding Jude Bellingham goal opened the scoring for Dortmund before defender John Stones fired a powerful shot to equalize the coe. With this goal, the 22-year-old Haaland has netted 26 goals in 22 Champions League games.
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