Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League saw dramatic results for many of Europe’s best sides. The headline-grabbing result was Manchester United’s 4-3 loss at Copenhagen, leaving the team at the bottom of Group A. Bayern Munich is leading the group, with United one point behind Copenhagen and Galatasaray.
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid maintained their perfect starts in Champions League play and secured a spot in the round of 16, along with Real Sociedad and Inter. Union Berlin, however, were eliminated from the competition despite a strong effort.
Wednesday’s scores
- Napoli 1, Union Berlin 1
- Real Sociedad 3, Benfica 1
- Arsenal 2, Sevilla 0
- Copenhagen 4, Manchester United 3
- Bayern Munich 2, Galatasaray 1
- Real Madrid 3, Braga 0
- PSV 1, Lens 0
- Red Bull Salzburg 0, Inter 1
United in crisis again
Manchester United’s 4-3 loss at Copenhagen continued their streak of poor results. Despite a dominant start, a controversial red card for Marcus Rashford and late goals from Copenhagen led to United’s defeat. United actually had more expected goals and were more clinical in attack, raising questions about the team’s performance and coaching.
No Bellingham, no problem
Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over Braga showcased the team’s strength and depth, with Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior stepping up in the absence of Jude Bellingham. The Spanish giants were dominant in every category and efficient in front of goal, displaying their potential for a successful campaign.
Union’s losing streak ends
Union Berlin’s draw at Napoli ended their 12-game losing streak, with the German side showing resilience and defensive strength despite limited possession. Their efforts were rewarded with a goal and the end of their poor run of form in the competition.
