Champions League Powers Prevail

10/21/2021 Champions League Powers Prevail

By: Jeff Yoder

Chelsea, Bayern, Man. United, Liverpool, PSG, Real Madrid & Man. City All Winners in Matchday 3

The last two days of Champions League action was nearly a clean sweep for European powers as the top players in the world shined for their clubs. Cristiano Ronaldo provided the game-winner in Manchester United’s 3-2 comeback victory over Atalanta. Lionel Messi scored twice for PSG on Tuesday. Chelsea (4-0), Bayern Munich (4-0), Manchester City (5-1) and Real Madrid (5-0) were all blowout winners. Here are the top match highlights from Matchday 3:

 

Matchday 3 Highlights

Chelsea def. Malmo (4-0)

Bayern def. Benfica (4-0)

Man. United def. Atalanta (3-2)

Barcelona def. Dynamo Kyiv (1-0)

Liverpool def. Atletico Madrid (3-2)

PSG def. RB Leipzig (3-2)

Man. City def. Club Brugge (5-1)

Real Madrid def. Shakhtar Donetsk (5-0)

 

Additional Storylines

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