Real Madrid, Manchester City suffer Champions League losses
Champions League Upsets: Real Madrid and Manchester City Suffer Defeats
In a surprising turn of events, European giants Real Madrid and Manchester City faced heavy defeats in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
The defending champions, Real Madrid, were outplayed at home by AC Milan, losing 3-1 in a disappointing performance. Meanwhile, Manchester City, led by Erling Haaland, failed to secure a victory as they fell 4-1 to Sporting Lisbon.
On a brighter note, Liverpool showcased their dominance with a 4-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen, highlighted by a hat-trick from Luis Diaz.
Xabi Alonso Returns to Anfield
The match at Anfield was significant as Bayer Leverkusen’s coach, Xabi Alonso, made a nostalgic return to Liverpool, where he was once a fan-favorite player. Alonso, who won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005, received a warm welcome from the home crowd.
Liverpool’s victory propelled them to the top of the league phase table with a perfect record of four wins in four games.
Sporting Lisbon’s Remarkable Comeback
Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyökeres stole the show with a hat-trick against Manchester City, leading his team to a stunning 4-1 victory. Despite City taking an early lead through Phil Foden, Sporting fought back relentlessly to secure a memorable win.
The defeat marked City’s third consecutive loss, a rare occurrence for the English club, as they struggled to find their form in recent matches.
Real Madrid’s Struggles Continue
Real Madrid’s woes continued as they suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of AC Milan. Christian Pulisic and Malick Thiaw played pivotal roles in securing the victory for Milan, leaving Madrid reeling from their third straight loss in the Champions League.
The home fans at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium voiced their frustrations as Madrid failed to mount a comeback against a determined Milan side.
Other Notable Results
In other matches, Celtic emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Leipzig, while Juventus settled for a 1-1 draw against Lille. Borussia Dortmund and Monaco secured narrow 1-0 wins, with late goals sealing the victories for both teams.
PSV Eindhoven and Dinamo Zagreb also clinched impressive victories, further shaking up the standings in the Champions League.
