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Real Madrid 4-1 RB Leipzig

Real Madrid made it three wins from three matches in the League Phase of the UEFA Champions League after thrashing RB Leipzig 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Vinicius Junior was back in the Los Blancos line-up as he was serving a four-game ban in LALIGA.

However, it was Bernardo Silva who broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute when he bundled the ball home from close range.

The lead was doubled in the 52nd minute when Arda Güler got his name on the scoresheet after being set up by Kylian Mbappé.

Mbappé and Diomande completed the rout for José Mourinho’s charges late in the second half, while Tidiam Gomis bagged a consolation for Leipzig.

Diomande made history on the night as he become Real’s youngest substitute to score and assist in a Champions League match, as per Opta Jose. The record was previously held by Guti since 1999.

Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal

Arsenal were unable to maintain their winning start in the UEFA Champions League after drawing 2-2 with Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.

Mikel Arteta was forced to make a change on 10 minutes when Eberechi Eze replaced Bukayo Saka, who picked up an injury.

Despite losing Saka, the Gunners went on to take the lead as Eze latched onto Martin Ødegaard’s long pass before volleying into the far corner.

Bayern did get back on level terms ten minutes before the half-time break when Alphonso Davies latched onto a superb pass and calmly slotted past David Raya.

Vincent Kompany’s charges were then awarded a penalty after the hour mark for Jurriën Timber, which allowed Kane to step up and fire past Raya to complete the turnaround.

However, Arsenal were able to get back on level terms with minutes to play as Declan Rice combined with Viktor Gyökeres before firing into the far corner.

Aston Villa 3-1 Viking

Aston Villa maintained their winning start to the League Phase with a 3-1 win over Viking at Villa Park.

Unai Emery’s charges came into the clash on the back of wins over Club Brugge and Fenerbahçe.

The Europa League holders raced into a two-goal lead thanks to Ross Barkley’s glancing header and a penalty from Emi Buendía.

Villa were gifted a third goal after the break courtesy of an own goal from Henrik Heggheim, although the visitors did bag a consolation via Peter Christiansen in the final six minutes.

The win sees Villa sit second in the League Phase standings, level on points with Paris Saint-Germain.

Other Results:

Real Betis 1-0 Feyenoord
Club Brugge 3-0 RC Lens
Inter Milan 1-0 Shakhtar
Sporting CO 2-3 LASK
Lille 2-4 Galatasaray

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