Liverpool rediscovered their attacking rhythm with a resounding 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, but the victory came at a cost as striker Alexander Isak limped off with a groin problem. Fellow new signing Jeremie Frimpong also suffered a hamstring injury, slightly souring what was otherwise a dominant performance that ended a four-match losing streak. Hugo Ekitike, facing his former club, opened the scoring and set the tone for an evening that reminded supporters of Liverpool’s forward firepower.
Real Madrid edged Juventus 1-0 at the Bernabéu thanks to Jude Bellingham’s close-range finish just before the hour mark. It was the England midfielder’s first goal since returning from shoulder surgery, and it kept Madrid’s perfect European record intact. Juventus extended their winless run to seven matches, their blunt attack again proving costly.
In Germany, Bayern Munich made light work of Club Brugge, sweeping to a 4-0 victory. Teenage forward Lennart Karl became the youngest German to score in the competition, while Harry Kane also found the net in a display of total control that stretched Bayern’s winning streak across all competitions.
Elsewhere, Galatasaray defeated Bodø/Glimt 3-1 in Istanbul with a first-half brace from Victor Osimhen, who punished the Norwegian defence with ruthless precision. Athletic Bilbao showed resilience after conceding inside a minute to beat Qarabağ 3-1, while Atalanta were frustrated in a goalless draw at home to Slavia Prague despite dominating possession and chances.
Monaco’s struggles continued as they were held 0-0 by Tottenham Hotspur, leaving them winless in their group. Guglielmo Vicario’s sharp goalkeeping denied the hosts repeatedly, and Spurs left the principality with a point they scarcely deserved.
It was a night that showcased both Europe’s heavyweights and their headaches: Liverpool, Bayern and Madrid looking polished and potent; Monaco and Juventus searching for answers; and Galatasaray finding a spark that could yet define their campaign.
