The fifth round of the Champions League was filled with action, featuring dominant performances, stunning comebacks, and defensive drama. Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Milan, Inter, and Atalanta secured vital victories, while Manchester City’s dramatic collapse against Feyenoord stole the show.
Manchester City 3-3 Feyenoord: A stunning comeback at the Etihad
Manchester City’s struggles continued as Feyenoord overturned a 3-0 deficit to draw 3-3 in a thrilling encounter. Erling Haaland struck twice, and İlkay Gündoğan added another as City seemed to cruise to victory. However, Feyenoord staged a late comeback, with Moussa, Santiago Giménez, and Hancko finding the net to stun the Etihad crowd.
City remain top of their group with eight points, but Feyenoord sit just one point behind, keeping the group wide open ahead of the final round.
Inter 1-0 RB Leipzig: Nerazzurri Grind Out Win to Top Group
Inter secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over RB Leipzig at San Siro, temporarily claiming sole leadership of their group. A first-half own goal by Castello Lukeba, who deflected a Dimarco cross into his own net, proved decisive.
Despite controlling most of the match, Inter faced defensive pressure late on but managed to hold firm. Manager Simone Inzaghi’s side remains unbeaten in the group stage, though there are injury concerns after Benjamin Pavard was forced off with a muscle issue.
Arsenal 5-1 Sporting Lisbon: Gunners cruise in Portugal
Arsenal delivered a commanding performance in Lisbon, thrashing Sporting 5-1. Martinelli, Havertz, Gabriel, Saka, and Trossard all found the net in a dominant display, while Sporting’s only goal came early in the second half. The win puts Arsenal on 10 points, strengthening their position in the group.
Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG: Bavarians edge out Luis Enrique’s Side
Bayern Munich secured a narrow 1-0 win over PSG in a closely fought battle. Kim Min-jae’s scrappy goal from a Kimmich corner proved decisive, while Ousmane Dembélé’s red card early in the second half hampered PSG’s comeback hopes. Bayern now sit on nine points, leaving PSG at risk of elimination with just four points from five matches.
Milan 3-2 Slovan Bratislava: Rossoneri secure a nervy victory
Milan battled past Slovan Bratislava with a 3-2 win that showcased their attacking strength but exposed defensive frailties. Goals from Rafael Leão and others secured the result, but conceding twice left manager Paulo Fonseca frustrated.
Fonseca praised Leão’s game-changing performance off the bench but called for improved defensive transitions as Milan pushed for a place in the top eight awaiting Wednesday’s matches.
Atalanta 6-1 Young Boys: De Ketelaere shines in Swiss rout
Atalanta delivered a scintillating performance, demolishing Young Boys 6-1. Charles De Ketelaere stole the show with two goals and three assists, while Mateo Retegui added a brace. Samardzic capped off the night with a brilliant solo goal in stoppage time.
The win gives Atalanta 11 points, leaving them top of their group, while the Young Boys remain winless.
Other Results: Barcelona, Atletico, and Leverkusen impress
- Barcelona 3-0 Brest: Lewandowski’s brace helped Barcelona ease past Brest, keeping them second behind Inter in the table.
- Atletico Madrid 6-0 Sparta Prague: Julian Alvarez and Angel Correa led Atletico’s rout with two goals each in a dominant display.
- Bayer Leverkusen 5-0 Salzburg: Leverkusen’s clinical performance, with Florian Wirtz scoring twice, placed them in the top eight ahead of the knockout stages.
As the Champions League’s first phase nears its conclusion, the stakes continue to rise, with the table still undecided. The final three matches promise even more drama as Europe’s elite fight for progression.
