Galatasaray Shocks Liverpool in Istanbul
Victor Osimhen smashed home a 16th-minute penalty past Alisson Becker ⚽😱, handing Galatasaray a 1-0 win over Liverpool. The Reds saw a late spot-kick overturned on review, and an Alisson injury didn’t help their cause. Subs Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak couldn’t spark a comeback.
Chelsea Edges Mourinho’s Benfica
Back in blue, Chelsea got their UCL campaign rolling with a narrow 1-0 victory against Benfica. Richard Rios turned an Alejandro Garnacho cross into his own net in the 18th minute ⚡. Jose Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge but saw his side outmuscled. A stoppage-time red card for Joao Pedro made the finish nerve-wracking, but Chelsea held on.
Mbappé Hat-Trick Lights Up Kazakhstan
Real Madrid’s superstar Kylian Mbappé tore defenses apart in Kazakhstan, firing in a sensational hat-trick to power a commanding win for Los Blancos 🇰🇿🔥. Talk about group-stage goals galore!
More Action from Europe’s Elite
– Tottenham Hotspur battled back to grab a draw with Bodo/Glimt after a roller-coaster match 🎢.
– Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Marseille and Inter Milan all recorded dominant wins to top their groups.
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Liverpool lose to Galatasaray in UCL, Chelsea beat Mourinho's Benfica
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