Champions highlights: Richard Ríos shines in Benfica win | OneFootball

This Wednesday's round of the UEFA Champions League featured Richard Ríos, former Palmeiras player, as one of the stars and delivered everything: thrilling comebacks and standout performances across the continent. On a day marked by dynamic matches and significant results in the fight for qualification, Ajax, Copenhagen, Arsenal, Juventus, Manchester City, and Benfica secured victories, while balanced duels in Bilbao, Dortmund, and Leverkusen ended in draws. Below, check out the summaries of each match and the individual highlights chosen by the Champions League itself.

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Champions League Round Highlights

Benfica 2 x 0 Napoli

Richard Ríos, former Palmeiras player, led Benfica's triumph: he opened the scoring by capitalizing on a rival's mistake and assisted Barreiro's stunning goal. He dominated the midfield and led Mourinho's team. Man of the Match: Richard Ríos (Benfica)

Real Madrid 1 x 2 Manchester City

Nico O’Reilly was the key player for City in Madrid: he equalized with presence in the area and intensity, being the most influential in the English midfield. Haaland scored the winning goal, but O’Reilly led the team to victory. Man of the Match: Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City)

Club Brugge 0 x 3 Arsenal

Noni Madueke delivered a dominant performance: a stunning goal from outside the area, a header goal, and constant involvement in the attack. Martinelli also shone, but Madueke was decisive in the perfect triumph for the English team. Man of the Match: Noni Madueke (Arsenal)

Athletic Bilbao 0 x 0 Paris Saint-Germain

PSG was held to a 0-0 draw thanks to a monumental performance by Unai Simón. The goalkeeper saved Athletic with point-blank saves and stopped all attempts from Barcola and company. Man of the Match: Unai Simón (Athletic)

Qarabağ 2 x 4 Ajax

Ajax pulled off an impressive comeback in Azerbaijan with three goals in the final minutes. Oscar Gloukh led the comeback, scored twice, and was crucial in securing the Dutch team's first points in this phase. Man of the Match: Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

Villarreal 2 x 3 Copenhagen

Copenhagen won a frenetic game and achieved consecutive victories for the first time since 2010/11. Mohamed Elyounoussi shone with a goal and a great offensive performance, standing out even before Cornelius's decisive goal at the end. Man of the Match: Mohamed Elyounoussi (Copenhagen)

Leverkusen 2 x 2 Newcastle

Anthony Gordon led Newcastle away from home, scored a goal, won a penalty he converted himself, and assisted the second goal. Leverkusen equalized at the end, but the English forward was the standout player of the match. Man of the Match: Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

Borussia Dortmund 2 x 2 Bodø/Glimt

Julian Brandt was the engine for Dortmund, scored twice, and led the team in a match where Haikin saved Bodø. Despite the Norwegian equalizer, the German was the most brilliant on the field. Man of the Match: Julian Brandt (Borussia Dortmund)

Juventus 2 x 0 Pafos

Juventus settled everything in the second half, with Kenan Yıldız tipping the balance of the game. He initiated the play for the first goal and provided the perfect assist for Jonathan David to seal the score. Man of the Match: Kenan Yıldız (Juventus)

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