Published 11:13 IST, October 22nd 2020

Champions League results: Bayern thwart Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid stunned by Shakhtar

Champions League results roundup: Real Madrid succumbed to a shock defeat but Bayern continued their dominance on a dramatic Champions League night.

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Matchday 1 of Champions League wrapped up with latest results throwing up several surprises. A total of 27 goals were scored across latest eight games in a dramatic night in competition. While Liverpool continued ir dominance over Dutch opposition, re was a surprise in store for Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid. Here is complete list of Champions League results and a look at Champions League highlights.

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Champions League results: Bayern rout Atletico Madrid

Bayern Munich began defence of ir crown in imperious fashion, as y dominated Atletico Madrid throughout 90 minutes. result of Bayern vs Atletico Madrid game never looked in doubt, with a Kinglsey Coman double coupled with fine strikes from Corentin Tolisso and Leon Goretzka handing German champions a victory. 4-0 loss meant that Diego Simeone’s men suffered ir joint heaviest defeat in UEFA Champions League this week.

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Champions League group st: Shakhtar shock Real Madrid

Real Madrid’s poor form continued as y suffered a shock home defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk. visitors raced into a 3-0 lead within first 42 minutes in Real Madrid vs Shakhtar encounter. What was even more impressive was that visitors fielded a team with seven starters d 21 or under. While Real Madrid launched a comeback in second half courtesy Luka Modric and Vinicius Junior, Zinedine Zidane’s men couldn’t muster any more goals as y succumbed to a 3-2 defeat at home. y also had a late goal chalked off for offside after a VAR check deemed Vinicius Jr had impeded goalkeeper's vision. 

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Champions League highlights: Pep Guardiola’s men record comeback victory

Desperate for European success, Pep Guardiola’s men won ir first Champions League group st match as y came from behind to beat Porto. visitors took lead with a stunning solo effort from Luiz Diaz, but Man City quickly levelled scores with a Sergio Aguero penalty. In a game which saw m have almost 70% possession, ir dominance ultimately paid off with goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Ferran Torres wrapping up a 3-1 victory.

Champions League highlights: Inter held at home by Monchengladbach

Champions League encounter between Inter Milan and Borussia Monchengladbach burst into life after a quiet first half. All four goals in game were scored after break. While Romelu Lukaku put his side ahead in 49th minute, visitors equalized with a Ramy Bensebaini penalty in 63rd minute. visitors looked to have won game when Jonas Hoffman found back of net six minutes from time, but Lukaku once again bailed out his side in 90th minute as game ended 2-2.

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Champions League results roundup

  • RB Salzburg 2-2 Lokomotiv Moscow
  • Real Madrid 2-3 Shakhtar Donetsk
  • Ajax 0-1 Liverpool
  • Manchester City 3-1 Porto
  • Midtjylland 0-4 Atalanta
  • Olympiacos 1-0 Marseille
  • Bayern Munich 4-0 Atletico Madrid
  • Inter Milan 2-2 Borussia Monchengladbach

Im Credits: UEFA Champions League Twitter

11:13 IST, October 22nd 2020