Sad Night for Spanish Teams in the Champions League
The Champions League matchday left a bitter taste for the Spanish teams. FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF suffered heavy defeats in their European commitments, while Athletic Club could only salvage a draw.
Barcelona Humiliated by Chelsea
The Barcelona experienced a night to forget at Stamford Bridge, falling 3-0 to a dominant Chelsea. The team led by Hansi Flick was overwhelmed from the start of the match, complicating their aspirations in the competition.
An own goal by Jules Koundé, Ronald Araújo’s expulsion, and Chelsea’s offensive power, led by Estevao, who scored a goal and was the figure of the match, marked the encounter. Liam Delap closed the thrashing with the definitive 3-0.
Villarreal Gets Crushed in Germany
Villarreal suffered a tough 4-0 defeat against Borussia Dortmund in Germany. The team from Castellón was overwhelmed by Dortmund’s pace, complicating their chances of advancing in the tournament.
Athletic Club Draws in Prague
The Athletic Club drew 0-0 in their visit to Slavia Prague. Despite generating chances, the Basque team failed to score, obtaining a point that does not satisfy their classification expectations.
Other Featured Results
- Bodø/Glimt 2-3 Juventus: The Italian team achieved victory thanks to a late goal by Jonathan David.
- Marseille 2-1 Newcastle: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang led the comeback for Olympique de Marseille.
- Manchester City 0-2 Bayern Leverkusen: Leverkusen conquered the Etihad Stadium with goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Patrick Schick.
- Napoli 2-0 Qarabag: The Italian team added their second victory, with Scott McTominay as the star.
