Media365 editorial staff, published on Wednesday, October 05, 2022 at 11:20 p.m.
The behemoths of the European scene, Manchester City and Real Madrid, assumed their status this Wednesday on the occasion of the 3rd day of the Champions League.
If all eyes were on Lisbon with the poster between Benfica and Paris Saint-Germain (1-1), other European leaders were engaged in the four corners of the continent. In Group H, that of the champions of France, Juventus was up against the wall after conceding two consecutive defeats, just like their opponent, Maccabi Haifa. And in this duel of fear, it was the Piedmontese team that had the last word to revive and stay alive in this Champions League (3-1). Author of a double, Adrien Rabiot was the big man of the meeting. For its part, the Israelis are already eliminated.
Man City already qualified
In Group F, Real Madrid made the pass of three by collecting a new success, this time against Shakhtar Donetsk (2-1). The Merengue won 2-1 to consolidate their first place in the pool, once again giving off a somewhat timid impression, like their start to the season. The two confusing Brazilians Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr were decisive for the White House. At the same time, an undecided poster between RB Leipzig and Celtic Glasgow ended in a victory for the Germans, with a double from André Silva and a new achievement from Christopher Nkunku (3-1).
Another heavyweight on the continent, Manchester City continues to scare the whole of Europe. After dazzling observers under the impetus of an unstoppable Erling Haaland, Pep Guardiola’s men have given the cover by offering themselves a new walkover against FC Copenhagen (5-0). A success that still bears the signature of the Norwegian cyborg, who was limited to a double this time… Riyad Mahrez also scored, from the penalty spot, just like Julian Alvarez. City looks like an intractable steamroller at the moment. In the other match of the group, Sevilla FC, which had still not unlocked its counter, remains at the docks with a new setback against Borussia Dortmund. A bitter defeat on the score of 4 goals to 1, at home. Sevilla do not seem invited to the ball this year.
Finally, Group E also delivered its lessons with Chelsea’s clear and flawless victory against AC Milan in the evening clash (3-0). A match that sounds like a revolt for the Blues after an ignition delay. RB Salzburg, for its part, disposed of Dinamo Zagreb by a short header (1-0).
