UEFA Champions League Matchday 5 Update

By: Gyang Dakwo

Arsenal continued their strong run in the Champions League with an impressive 5-1 victory over Sporting CP on Tuesday night.

Sporting CP, now under a new manager following Ruben Amorim’s departure, struggled to match the pace and quality of the Gunners. Arsenal quickly took control of the game, showing their strength and confidence.

The Gunners were relentless in attack, scoring five goals and giving Sporting CP little chance to fight back. The Portuguese side managed to get one goal, but it was not enough to challenge Arsenal’s dominance.

This was Arsenal’s third Champions League win of the season, and the team looks to be in excellent form. Their attacking players were sharp, and their defence stood strong throughout the match.

For Barcelona, it was a commanding performance as they beat Stade Brestois 3-0, ending the French side’s unbeaten run in the Champions League and moving up to second in the group standings.

After two disappointing results—a loss to Real Sociedad and a draw with Celta Vigo—Barcelona returned to form with an impressive display of high pressing and clinical finishing.

Robert Lewandowski wasted no time making history, scoring his 100th Champions League goal in the 9th minute from the penalty spot after being fouled by Brest goalkeeper Marco Bizot. This milestone places him among greats like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

This dominant victory reaffirmed Barcelona’s strength in the competition as they climbed to second place, looking strong for the knockout round

Meanwhile Manchester City missed a golden opportunity to secure victory as they allowed Feyenoord to come back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 at the Etihad Stadium in the Champions League.

City looked in control early in the second half. Erling Haaland scored twice, including a penalty in the first half, and Ilkay Gundogan added a deflected goal to put City firmly ahead.

However, defensive mistakes changed the game. Feyenoord scored three goals in just 14 minutes, with Anis Hadj Moussa, Sergio Gimenez, and David Hancko taking advantage of errors, particularly from Josko Gvardiol.

Pep Guardiola made key substitutions with City leading 3-0, bringing on Kevin De Bruyne, James McAtee, and Jahmai Simpson-Pusey. The changes, meant to rest starters for the upcoming Liverpool game, left City’s defence vulnerable.

Guardiola later admitted the team lacked stability after the changes and expressed concern about their recent poor form, with this being City’s sixth consecutive match without a win.

Other Matchday 5 results

Sparta Praha 0-6 Atlético de Madrid
Slovan Bratislava 2-3 AC Milan
Bayer Leverkusen 5-0 Salzburg
Young Boys 1-6 Atalanta
Bayern München 1-0 Paris Saint-Germain
Inter 1-0 Leipzig.