The 12 facts to know about the Champions League evening: Inter beat Bara, the Naples machine, Atlético in the hard …
Inter dominates Bara, the Napoli machine, Atlético and Griezmann in the hard, Liverpool regains confidence, Tottenham hang on, Bayern’s trip… Discover the highlights of Tuesday’s matches counting for the 3rd day of the Champions League.
Calhanoglu made the difference for Inter.
The results of the evening:
Group A: Ajax Amsterdam 1-6 Napoli, Liverpool 2-0 Glasgow Rangers.
Group B: Club Brugge 2-0 Atletico Madrid, FC Porto 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen.
Group C: Bayern Munich 5-0 Viktoria Plzen, Inter Milan 1-0 FC Barcelona.
Group D: OLYMPIC MARSEILLE 4-1 Sporting Portugal, Frankfurt 0-0 Tottenham.
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1. Inter offers the shock. In the poster for the evening, Inter Milan dominate FC Barcelona (1-0) in group C. Interesting in the first period, the Milanese were rewarded with the opener of Calhanoglu (45 + 2nd) with a long shot just before the break. Pressured by the Blaugrana in the second half, Inzaghi’s men suffered, with a goal disallowed by VAR Pedri for a handball by Fati, but eventually held. A precious success for Inter, 2nd behind the group leader, Bayern Munich.
2. The Naples machine impresses! Yet surprised by the opening of the score of Kudus (9th), Naples stunning against Ajax Amsterdam (6-1). After the rapid equalization of Raspadori (18th), the Italians recited spectacular football and flew over the debates on the lawn of the Dutch club with goals signed Di Lorenzo (33rd), Zielinski (45th), Raspadori (47th), Kvaratskhelia ( 63rd) and Simeone (80th). 3 wins in 3 games for the Neapolitans, leaders of group A.
3. The surprise Brugge sinks Atlético! Real feeling with the Brugge victory against Atlético Madrid (2-0) in Pool B! Authors of a superb European campaign, the Belgians mistreated the Colchoneros to win thanks to Sowah (36th) and Jutgla (62nd). With 3 successes in 3 days, Bruges is, to everyone’s surprise, the leader of this group, while Atlético, 4th, continue to disappoint.
4. Griezmann, when he doesn’t want… Finally holder, Griezmann missed the chance to shine with Atlético against Bruges (0-2). Little dangerous on the whole of the party, the Frenchman even missed a penalty with a strike sent to the bar…In the exercise, the player loaned by FC Barcelona continues his bad series with now 5 missed penalties on his last 7 attempts in club and in team of France. And in the crowd, Griezmanna thinks of finding the way to the net with a powerful shot but at the offside signal. Hard.
5. Liverpool are getting their confidence back. Unattractive at the start of the season, Liverpool regained color against Glasgow Rangers (2-0). Perfectly launched by a nice free kick from Alexander-Arnold (7th), the Reds largely dominated the debates with several decisive saves from McGregor. As a second priority, Salah (52nd, sp) finally sealed the success of his family. The English club reassures itself of 2nd place in group A.
6. Frankfurt and Tottenham neutralize each other. In group D of Olympique de Marseille, Frankfurt and Tottenham failed to decide (0-0). With a disputed meeting between the two formations, the Germans and the English did not inspire enough on the offensive level to make the difference. A result that leaves the debate open in this group…
7. Bayern on display. Without surprise, Bayern Munich outclassed Viktoria Plzen (5-0) ! Ideally launched by a superb goal from San (7th), the Bavarians then rolled by Gnabry (13th) and Man (21st). In the second half, San (51st) offered himself a double, before a final achievement signed Choupo-Moting (59th). With this 3rd success in 3 games, Bayern takes first place in this pool C.
8. Porto revive. After two defeats in two days, FC Porto regained their colors against Bayer Leverkusen (2-0). After two goals canceled out by VAR Diaby and Taremi, Costa shone as he saved a penalty from Schick. And as a second priority, the Portuguese finally made the difference by Zaidu (69th) and Galeno (87th). An important victory for Porto, now 2nd gallit with Bayer and Atlético.
9. Aid by Adan, OM revive. Olympique de Marseille can say a big thank you to Adan. Catastrophic, the Sporting Portugal goalkeeper lead his team on the lawn of the club phocen (1-4). Yet quickly lied by the opener of Trinco (1st), the Phocens were able to count on the difficulties of the Spanish goalkeeper in order to reverse the situation by Sanchez (13th), Harit (16th), Balerdi (28th) and Mbemba (85th). With this first success in C1, OM are relaunching in this Pool D. To read the full analysis of the game, it’s here.
10. The nice free kick from Alexandre-Arnold. Point of finger for his difficult defenses since the start of the season, the right side of Liverpool Alexander-Arnold remains a great talent. International English launched the Reds perfectly against Glasgow Rangers (2-0) by scoring a nice free kick. A nice rolling shot to find the top corner of opposing goalkeeper McGregor.
11. Porto, one but a penalty conceded… Against Bayer Leverkusen (2-0), FC Porto opened the scoring through Taremi in the 42nd minute. But finally, this but canceled by the VAR due to a hand from Carmo in his area… with therefore a whistled penalty for the Germans! Despite this emotional lift, Costa shone turning Schick’s attempt.
12. Kudus, the C1 suits him well. On this start of the Champions League, Kudus shines a lot with Ajax Amsterdam. Dj scorer against Glasgow Rangers (4-0) and Liverpool (1-2), the Ghanaian international has again found the net against Naples (1-6). A good ongoing series for the young talent of 22 years.
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