What a night in the Champions League yesterday! 😱 From Liverpool shock at Anfield to Arsenal party in London, this midweek round had it all.
Liverpool slumped to a 4-1 defeat at home against PSV Eindhoven, marking a ninth loss in 12 matches across all competitions. The Reds fell behind in the sixth minute when Virgil van Dijk handled the ball inside the box, gifting Ivan Perisic an easy penalty 💥. Dominik Szoboszlai pulled one back quickly, but PSV striker Guus Til restored the lead and late goals by Couhaib Driouech sealed a humbling night for the Merseyside club.
Arsenal ended Bayern Munich unbeaten run with an emphatic win in London. Gunners attacking flair and solid defense had fans in Pakistan and Thailand celebrating a statement victory against a European giant.
Elsewhere, reigning champs PSG saw off Tottenham Hotspur in an eight-goal thriller at the Parc des Princes. And in Greece, Real Madrid edged Olympiacos 4-3 thanks to a stunning four-goal haul from Kylian Mbappe.
Whether you were catching updates between classes in Colombo or scrolling on your commute in Ho Chi Minh City, these results are shaking up the group stage and setting the tone for what promises to be a wild finish to 2025. Stay tuned for more midweek action and group stage drama coming soon! ⚽✨
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Liverpool humbled again, Arsenal top Bayern Munich in Champions League
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