UEFA Champions League Round 6 – 9 More Matches Played
Manchester City came from behind to defeat struggling Real Madrid 2–1 away, putting pressure on coach Xabi Alonso. Arsenal maintained their perfect record in this season’s Champions League, effectively securing direct qualification. Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain were held to a draw this round, as was Borussia Dortmund.
Real Madrid 1–2 Manchester City
In the 28th minute, Real Madrid launched an attack from a backfield interception. Bellingham provided a diagonal pass, and Rodrygo scored with a low-angle shot, giving Real a 1–0 lead. In the 35th minute, City’s corner reached the box; Gvardiol’s header was mishandled by Courtois, and O’Riley scored on the rebound to level the score at 1–1. In the 43rd minute, Manchester City earned a penalty, which Haaland converted to give City a 2–1 comeback lead.
Club Brugge 0–3 Arsenal
In the 25th minute, Maduake broke through and fired a long-range shot into the top corner, giving Arsenal a 1–0 lead. In the 47th minute, Maduake scored again with a header, doubling the lead to 2–0. In the 56th minute, Martinelli cut inside and unleashed a stunning strike to make it 3–0.
Juventus 2–0 Pafos
The deadlock was broken in the 67th minute as Cambiaso provided a through ball; McKennie turned and shot from a tight angle to put Juventus ahead 1–0. In the 72nd minute, Juventus launched a quick counterattack, Ildiz assisted with a pass, and Deyv scored one-on-one to extend the lead to 2–0.
Other Matches
Paris Saint-Germain drew 0–0 away at Athletic Bilbao.
Bayer Leverkusen drew 2–2 with Newcastle.
Benfica defeated Napoli 2–0 at home.
Borussia Dortmund drew 2–2 with Bodø/Glimt.
Villarreal lost 2–3 to Copenhagen.
Qarabağ lost 2–4 to Ajax.
