It was a night of high drama in the Champions League. FC Barcelona struggled more than expected against Belgium’s Club Brugge, ending in a thrilling 3-3 draw that changed direction several times. The Catalans, led by Lamine Yamal, fell behind on multiple occasions but managed to rescue a point thanks to an own goal from Tzolis in the 77th minute. Inter Milan also faced difficulties before finally beating Kairat Almaty 2-1, while Manchester City displayed their full power with a convincing 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund.
The draw leaves Barcelona with seven points and in a complicated position within their group, while Brugge climbs to four and continues to dream of advancing. In another surprising result, Qarabağ Agdam held Chelsea to a 2-2 draw in Baku, proving that lesser-known teams can still cause trouble for Europe’s giants. Austrian referee Sebastian Gishamer made his Champions League debut without major mistakes, handing out five yellow cards in a tense and physical encounter.
The match in Bruges was pure football entertainment. The hosts scored through Tresoldi and a brace from Carlos Forbs, while Barcelona responded with goals from Ferran Torres, Yamal, and the own goal by Tzolis. Brugge’s potential stoppage-time winner was rightly disallowed for a foul on goalkeeper Szczesny. Elsewhere, Lautaro Martínez and Carlos Augusto sealed Inter’s win; Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, and Rayan Cherki led Manchester City’s charge; and Victor Osimhen shone with a brilliant hat-trick in Galatasaray’s 3-0 win over Ajax. With these results, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Inter remain the only teams with a perfect record. The group stage remains wide open, and every point could determine the fate of Europe’s biggest clubs.
