Published 10:42 IST, October 29th 2020

Champions League results: Barcelona edge past Juventus, Man United humble Leipzig

Champions League results: Barcelona, in a splendid display, defeated Juventus 2-0, while Man United humiliate RB Leipzig at Old Trafford.

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Matchday 2 of Champions League 2020-21 season brought about some scintillating football to fore, with some results hinting at a spectacular campaign as season progresses. Defending European champions Bayern Munich continued ir perfect start to title defence, albeit a narrow victory against Lokomotiv Moscow, while Barcelona edged past Juventus with ease.

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Champions League results: Bayern defeat Lokomotiv Moscow

Following a thumping 4-0 victory against Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich were up against Lokomotiv Moscow in second fixture of Champions League. Although Bavarians could t replicate scoreline against Diego Simeone's men, y mand to bag a victory narrowly.

Leon Goretzka bagged an early goal, only for Anton Miranchuk to equalise in 70th minute. But Joshua Kimmich struck a volley nine minutes later to seal tie. Bundesliga heavyweights w lead group A Champions League standings with two victories in as many games.

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Champions League highlights: Man United vs RB Leipzig

Manchester United's attacking football was on display against Bundesliga outfit, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men netted five times at Old Trafford. Mason Greenwood bagged opener in first half, followed by a hat-trick from Marcus Rashford, his first in his professional career.

Interestingly, 22-year-old was introduced in game only in second half, becoming only second substitute to score thrice for Man United, after Solskjaer. Red Devils lead Group H Champions League standings with six points in two games.

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Champions League highlights: Juventus vs Barcelona

Barcelona had to dust off El Clasico criticism following a 3-1 defeat against Real Madrid at home. And Catalan giants did shrug it off exceptionally when y played Juventus on Wednesday. Andrea Pirlo felt absence of Cristia Ronaldo, who has been under isolation after contracting vel coronavirus.

Ousmane Dembele's deflected shot found back of net in 14th minute. It was indeed a miserable night for Turin-based outfit, with striker Alvaro Morata being denied thrice following repeated Video Assistant Referee (VAR) checks. Juventus had narrow to chances in game after Lionel Messi converted from spot, following a foul on Federico Bernarceschi on Ansu Fati. With two victories in as many games, Barcelona top Group G charts.

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