Como produced one of the biggest surprises of UEFA Champions League Matchday 3 on Wednesday, thrashing Manchester United 4-1, while Arsenal fought back to secure a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich. Real Madrid maintained their perfect start with a four-goal victory, as LASK claimed a historic win over Sporting CP.
The night also delivered a memorable moment for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who scored against former club Lille as Galatasaray came from behind to win 4-2 at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Como Humiliate Manchester United
Como delivered a stunning attacking performance to dismantle Manchester United 4-1, with Nicolás Paz leading the charge.
The Argentine midfielder opened the scoring just two minutes into the contest with a superb curling finish before setting up Tasos Douvikas early in the second half.
Paz subsequently doubled his tally with an impressive individual effort to make it 3-0, leaving United struggling to contain the Italian side’s attacking movement.
Jacobo Ramón added a fourth with a powerful header, while Joshua Zirkzee scored a late consolation for Manchester United in stoppage time.
The result handed Como a memorable victory over the three-time European champions and underlined their ability to compete on the continental stage.
Rice Rescues Arsenal Against Bayern
Arsenal earned a valuable 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in Germany, with Declan Rice scoring an important late equaliser after the hosts had threatened to take control.
Eberechi Eze put Arsenal ahead with a fine finish following an excellent pass from Martin Ødegaard. Bayern responded through Alphonso Davies, who converted Harry Kane’s assist.
Kane then put Bayern in front from the penalty spot after a handball by Jurriën Timber, extending his scoring streak to 10 consecutive Champions League matches.
However, Rice struck eight minutes from time to restore parity and preserve Arsenal’s unbeaten run in the league phase.
Kane was named Player of the Match despite Bayern surrendering their advantage late in the contest.
Real Madrid Maintain Perfect Start
Real Madrid continued their impressive campaign with a 4-1 victory over Leipzig, producing a decisive second-half display after an evenly contested opening period.
Bernardo Silva and Arda Güler scored either side of half-time to give the Spanish giants control of the match.
Kylian Mbappé extended the lead in the 83rd minute with a superb curling finish before Tidiam Gomis pulled one back for Leipzig.
Yan Diomande then completed the scoring with a powerful volley against his former club, ensuring Madrid collected another three points.
Mbappé was named Player of the Match as Madrid maintained their perfect start.
Osimhen Scores Against Former Club as Galatasaray Rally
Victor Osimhen scored against Lille as Galatasaray recovered from an early setback to claim a 4-2 victory in France.
Yunus Akgün gave the Turkish champions an early lead, but Lille responded through teenage forward Soriba Diaoune, who scored twice to put the hosts ahead.
Aleksei Batrakov restored parity shortly before half-time, setting the stage for a decisive second-half response from Galatasaray.
A Nabil Bentaleb own goal helped the visitors move ahead before Osimhen delivered the decisive blow with a powerful finish against his former club.
The Nigerian striker’s goal carried an added emotional dimension, coming against the French side where he established himself in European football.
Osimhen was named Player of the Match after helping Galatasaray secure their first points of the league phase.
LASK Make History Against Sporting
Austrian side LASK recorded their first-ever Champions League victory after coming from behind to defeat Sporting CP 3-2 in Lisbon.
Luis Suárez gave Sporting an early lead from the penalty spot, but Christoph Lang quickly brought LASK level.
The visitors then took control through a counter-attacking finish from Saša Kalajdžić before Kryštof Daněk extended their advantage with an impressive individual effort.
Suárez scored again late in the match to give Sporting hope, but LASK held on to secure a landmark result.
Aston Villa, Inter and Betis Claim Important Wins
Aston Villa continued their strong campaign with a 3-1 victory over Viking. Ross Barkley opened the scoring before Emiliano BuendÃa converted a penalty, and Henrik Heggheim’s own goal gave the hosts further breathing room. Peter Christiansen scored a late consolation for the visitors.
Inter Milan secured their first win of the campaign with a 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk despite playing the final stages with 10 men. Carlos Augusto scored in the 77th minute after a swift counter-attack, with goalkeeper Josep MartÃnez making crucial saves to protect the lead.
Real Betis also maintained their perfect start, defeating Feyenoord 1-0 through an Isco penalty. The Spanish side captain became the first player to score in consecutive Champions League matches for Betis.
Club Brugge recorded a convincing 3-0 victory over Lens, with Hans Vanaken, Joaquin Seys and Carlos Forbs finding the net.
Champions League Matchday 3: Wednesday Results
- Como 4-1 Manchester United
- Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal
- Aston Villa 3-1 Viking
- Real Madrid 4-1 Leipzig
- Lille 2-4 Galatasaray
- Sporting CP 2-3 LASK
- Inter Milan 1-0 Shakhtar Donetsk
- Club Brugge 3-0 Lens
- Real Betis 1-0 Feyenoord
