UCL Round 3 Recap: Goals, Clean Sheets, And Record Wins Across Europe

‎The UEFA Champions League returned this week with its third round of league phase action, delivering another round of goals, drama, and standout performances.

‎Across Tuesday and Wednesday, 18 matches unfolded with different storylines from record-breaking wins to remarkable defensive streaks.

‎Five clubs, including Arsenal, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain, maintained perfect records, while two sides are still searching for their first points.

‎Here’s a full breakdown of the action and one key stat from every game.

‎Tuesday Highlights: Arsenal, Inter, and Barcelona Dominate

‎Barcelona Hit 11th Win Over Greek Clubs

‎Barcelona opened the round in style, thrashing Greek champions Olympiakos 6-1. Four goals in just 11 second-half minutes sealed their second win of the campaign and their 11th victory overall versus Greek opposition.

‎The Catalans look to be firing on all cylinders again in Europe.

‎Kairat vs. Paphos

‎A tense clash between debutants Kairat and Paphos ended 0-0, but it was far from uneventful. Paphos played 86 minutes with ten men after João Correia’s early red card yet managed to hold on for their second straight away draw.

‎Manchester City Extend English Dominance Over Villarreal

‎Goals from Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva sealed City’s 2-0 win over Villarreal. For the Spanish side, the result continues a miserable streak they’ve now lost six straight matches against English clubs since beating Manchester United in the 2021 Europa League final.

‎Inter Milan’s Defensive Wall Remains Unbroken

‎Inter’s 4-0 win at Union Saint-Gilloise means they’ve yet to concede in the UCL this season. The Nerazzurri are proving that last season’s run to the final was no fluke, while Union have now gone three home European games without scoring all losses.

‎PSV Crush Napoli to Stay Perfect

‎In Eindhoven, PSV produced a statement 6-2 win over Napoli, overturning a first-half deficit. The Dutch champions have now scored 12 goals in just three meetings with the Italians all victories.

‎Newcastle Makes History Against Benfica

‎Harvey Barnes struck twice as Newcastle swept Benfica 3-0 at home. The Magpies’ first multi-win UCL campaign in 23 years underscores their steady rise under Eddie Howe. Benfica, meanwhile, is still without a point.

‎Dortmund’s Love for the Number Four Continues

‎Borussia Dortmund defeated FC København 4-2, continuing a trend they’ve scored four goals in all three group matches so far. Felix Nmecha’s brace highlighted another energetic attacking display from the 2023/24 finalists.

‎PSG Flex Their Firepower in Leverkusen

‎The reigning champions PSG demolished Bayer Leverkusen 7-2, with six different scorers in a game that saw both sides reduced to 10 men.

‎Leverkusen’s misery deepens as they have now conceded 15 goals in their ongoing five-match winless streak.

‎Arsenal Dominate Atletico Madrid

‎Arsenal’s second-half blitz sealed a 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid. The Gunners netted all four goals within 13 minutes, while Atletico managed just one shot on target all game a testament to Arsenal’s control and composure on both ends.

‎Wednesday Recap: Home Comforts Rule the Night

‎Athletic Club Ends Qarabag’s Dream Run

‎Athletic Bilbao finally got their first win of the campaign, beating Qarabag 3-1. The Azeri champions have now lost all five meetings against Spanish teams, but continue to earn respect for their resilient performances.

‎Galatasaray Maintain Home Fortress

‎A brace from Victor Osimhen moved Galatasaray to a 3-1 win over Bodo/Glimt. The Norwegian debutants extended their away winless run in Europe to nine matches (0-2-7), while Gala strengthened their hold on second place.

‎Atalanta and Slavia Praha Cancel Each Other Out

‎Despite 38 total shots, neither Atalanta nor Slavia Praha could find the net in a goalless draw. The stalemate ended Slavia’s remarkable run of 59 European matches with at least one goal scored.

‎Bayern Munich Cruise Past Club Brugge

‎Bayern Munich continued their perfect start with a 4-0 home win over Brugge. The Bavarians have now netted 36 goals against Belgian teams across all European competitions, reinforcing their ruthless consistency.

‎Chelsea Thrash Ajax at Stamford Bridge

‎A red card to Kenneth Taylor after just 15 minutes opened the door for Chelsea’s 5-1 rout of Ajax. Enzo Maresca’s side produced one of their best attacking displays, tallying 22 total shots to climb into the qualification zone.

‎Liverpool Outclass Frankfurt

‎Liverpool were the only away winners on Wednesday, hammering Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1. The Reds have now secured 20 victories over German opponents, showcasing their historical dominance against Bundesliga sides.

‎Tottenham Hold Monaco in Stalemate

‎Tottenham earned a valuable 0-0 draw at AS Monaco, despite being under pressure. The London club has gone unbeaten in its first three UCL group matches for the first time in eight years.

‎Real Madrid Edge Juventus in Tight Affair

‎A lone strike from Kylian Mbappe earned Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Juventus. Los Blancos have now kept back-to-back clean sheets in Europe for the first time in 31 games, remaining among the few teams with a perfect record.

‎Sporting CP Win Late Against Marseille

‎Sporting came from behind to defeat Marseille 2-1, with Alisson Santos netting the winner four minutes from time. The two goals came 17 minutes apart, sealing a dramatic victory for the Portuguese champions in front of their home fans.