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The second matchday of the Champions League league phase has concluded, which for Serie A began yesterday with victories for Atalanta and Inter, and tonight saw a draw for Juventus and a win for Napoli, respectively against Villarreal and Sporting.

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But it’s not just about Italy. Here’s a “roundup” of all the other matches played this Wednesday evening.

Barcelona-PSG 1-2

The big upset of Wednesday comes from the reigning European champions, who win 2-1 at Barcelona’s home without many of their stars and move up to 6 points in the standings.

A very entertaining match that could have gone the way of the Blaugrana, who were denied twice by defensive miracles with Chevalier beaten. First defeat of the season for Flick, who lets the lead slip after Ferran Torres’ opener. The goals from Mayulu (his second in the Champions League after scoring in the final against Inter) and Gonzalo Ramos, the latter coming in the 90th minute, sealed the result.

Another historic night for Lamine Yamal, who with 24 Champions League appearances becomes the first to reach this milestone before turning 19.

Monaco-Man City 2-2

A misstep for Manchester City, who are caught by Monaco in the 90th minute. It was all decided by a penalty won and then converted by former Tottenham player Eric Dier, who sent Donnarumma the wrong way.

Guardiola’s side were not helped by a brace from a rampant Haaland, who scored a simply exceptional second goal. The Norwegian jumped to a height of 2.45 meters, managing to power a ball that seemed harmless into the net.

Dortmund-Athletic Bilbao 4-1

Borussia Dortmund win at home, giving themselves their first victory in this Champions League. Goals from Svensson, Chukwuemeka’s first in a yellow and black shirt, and the usual Guirassy and Brandt decided the match.

A dark night for the Basques, who rack up their fifth defeat in their first six matches of the season (only once, against Girona, have the red and whites managed to snatch a draw).

Arsenal-Olympiacos 2-0

Comfortable victory for Arsenal, who at the Emirates wrap up the Olympiacos affair thanks to goals from Martinelli (his 3rd in 4 matches) and Saka.

A few too many risks, such as when the Greeks found what would have been the equalizer—disallowed for offside to Arteta’s relief—but otherwise a good game from the Gunners, who enjoy

Leverkusen-PSV

Only a draw for Bayer Leverkusen, who at home let PSV come back. The match was dominated by the Germans, as shown by the 14 shots to 6 in favor of the Werkself, but in the end the Dutch could even have won it.

The only good news for Hjulmand’s team was the goal by the very young Christian Kofane, who at 19 years and 67 days becomes the youngest ever to score a Champions League goal for the red and blacks.

Union SG-Newcastle 0-4

No contest in Belgium, where Newcastle leave no chance for Union Saint-Gilloise, imposing themselves with a clear four-goal win that leaves little room for interpretation.

The lead came in the 17th minute, when Woltemade, with an elegant backheel, diverted a shot from Tonali into the net. Next, Gordon proved ruthless from the penalty spot, converting two penalties in the 43rd and 64th minutes, both awarded for fouls by Leysen: first on Elanga, then for a handball on a cross intended for Woltemade.

In the final minutes, Barnes, just on the pitch, made it four by taking advantage of a favorable deflection and beating the goalkeeper one-on-one. Tonali came close to his own goal, but Scherpen denied him with a great save.

Qarabag-Copenhagen 2-0

On Qarabag’s pitch, Copenhagen once again succumbed to the blows of the Azerbaijani team, led by the usual Zoubir.

The lead came in the 28th minute, when a long-range shot from Pedro Bicalho hit the post and Zoubir was ready for the tap-in. The Danes came close to equalizing at the end with a header from Gabriel Pereira that hit the crossbar, but moments later Addai sealed the result: a great goal, with a powerful right-footed shot after a series of feints that left Kotarski with no chance.

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