2023-11-08 11:10:00
Written by Ahmed Essam Wednesday, November 8, 2023 01:10 PM Yesterday evening, Tuesday, 8 matches were held in the fourth round of the group stage. Champions LeagueIt witnessed the qualification of both Manchester City and Leipzig to the round of 16, two rounds before the end of the stage, following the defending champion defeated Young Boys 3-0, and the German team defeated Serbian Red Star 2-1.
Manchester City and Leipzig are the first to qualify
Erling Haaland scored twice as City easily qualified for the knockout stage with two matches to go. The prolific striker opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Phil Foden scored the second goal from a tight angle. Then Haaland shot the ball from outside the penalty area to maintain City’s perfect record and ensure qualification from Group G. Young Boys player Sandro Lauber was sent off for a second yellow card.
Player of the Match: Erling Haaland (Man City)
Leipzig also qualified by defeating Serbian Red Star 2-1 away from home, thanks to goals from Xavi Simons and Luis Opinda, to qualify for the round of 16.
Simons opened the scoring when he cut in from the left side and shot a special shot past Omar Glazer. Leipzig wasted many chances before the end of the first half, but then had to withstand a period of pressure from the home side. Obinda succeeded in killing the match completely following scoring Leipzig’s second goal, but Benjamin Henriques’ own goal gave Red Star hope. It was too little, too late.
Man of the Match: Luis Obinda (Leipzig)
Barcelona loses to Shakhtar in Germany
Barcelona failed to convert their early possessions into clear opportunities and were forced to lose the match to Shakhtar in Germany, which hosts the Ukrainian team. Georgi Sudakov’s pass reached Giorgi Gochulishvili, who had enough space on the right to send a cross, which Danilo Cecan headed wonderfully past Mark. Andre ter Stegen. Barcelona at one point made four substitutions at once in their pursuit of an equaliser, but it was not to the advantage of Xavi’s side.
Man of the Match: Georgi Sudakov (Shakhtar)
Atletico Madrid wins six
Atletico achieved the biggest win in its history in the Champions League under the new system, defeating Celtic 6-0 thanks to Alvaro Morata’s double, which made him top the list of top scorers in the Champions League. Antoine Griezmann opened the match following six minutes, and following Daizen Maeda’s yellow card was raised to red, Morata made it 2-0 before the break. Griezmann’s overhead kick gave him two goals of his own, Leno’s strike extended the lead further, and following a lofted shot from Morata, Saul Niguez fired home from close range late on.
Man of the Match: Antoine Griezmann (Atletico)
Dortmund repeats its victory over Newcastle
The German team repeated its 1-0 win over Newcastle amidst its home fans, with another comfortable victory at home. The goals came from Niklas Volkrug and Julian Brandt in each half, and despite conceding two goals, Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope saved his team from a major loss and threatened the visitors with a comeback, through Joelinton, and it was considered Newcastle’s most dangerous chances.
Man of the Match: Julian Brandt (Dortmund)
Milan turns the tables on Paris Saint-Germain
Milan completed a remarkable comeback to secure their first win in Group F at the expense of Paris Saint-Germain. The Rossoneri fell behind when former Inter defender Milan Skriniar scored from a header. The hosts responded in style with a close-range overhead kick from Rafael Leao, following former Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma denied Olivier Giroud. The French striker pounced shortly following half-time, scoring the winner but this time heading it into Theo Hernandez’s center, out of Donnarumma’s reach. Substitute Kang In Lee hit the post late on.
Player of the Match: Rafael Leao (Milan)
Results of Tuesday’s Champions League matches
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