UEFA Champions League: Tuesday, October 22 – Matchday summary

Caretaker October 22, 2024

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An exciting night of UEFA Champions League action on Tuesday, October 22, saw goals fly in across Europe, with Real Madrid and Monaco recording emphatic wins. Here’s a summary of the key results:

Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar Donetsk
The Gunners edged past Shakhtar Donetsk at the Emirates Stadium, thanks to a narrow 1-0 win. Arsenal maintained their top spot in the group with a solid defensive display.
Real Madrid 5-2 Borussia Dortmund
At the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid stormed to a thrilling 5-2 comeback victory over Borussia Dortmund. Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham were key to Madrid’s success, overwhelming Dortmund’s defense with their pace and creativity.
PSG 1-1 PSV Eindhoven
In Paris, PSG was held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by PSV. Both sides missed opportunities to claim all three points, with the Parisians failing to capitalise on their home advantage.
Girona 2-0 Slovan Bratislava
Girona continued their impressive form with a comfortable 2-0 win over Slovan Bratislava in Spain.
Juventus 0-1 Stuttgart
Juventus suffered a shock defeat at home as Stuttgart grabbed a 1-0 victory. The result raised concerns for the Italian giants, who struggled to create clear chances and finished the game with 10-men.
Sturm Graz 0-2 Sporting Lisbon
Sporting Lisbon put on a composed performance, securing a 2-0 away win against Sturm Graz to strengthen their position in the group.
Aston Villa 2-0 Bologna
Aston Villa earned a routine 2-0 win over Bologna, with both goals coming in the second half. Villa’s dominance saw them control the game comfortably.
AC Milan 3-1 Club Brugge
AC Milan claimed their first win of the campaign, defeating Club Brugge 3-1. Substitutes Samuel Chukwueze and Noah Okafor made crucial contributions, helping Milan seal a well-earned victory.
Monaco 5-1 Crvena Zvezda
Monaco produced a stunning 5-1 win over Crvena Zvezda, with Wissam Ben Yedder leading the charge. The result puts Monaco in a strong position to progress from the group stage.