Two objectives from Rafa Silva helped Benfica beat Juventus 4-3 in an exciting encounter to achieve the knockout phases of the Champions League and the Italian giants failed to achieve the final 16 for the primary time in eight years.
Visuals of Benfica reaching the knockout stage in Lisbon! I#UCL pic.twitter.com/sj8JXA9Upw
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) 25 October 2022
In a wild first half, Benfica scored with objectives from Antonio Silva, Joo Mario and Rafa Silva, all whereas Juventus may produce a momentary equalizer from Moise Kean. Silva added one other purpose at the beginning of the second half and likewise hit a 4 within the 86th place.
Arkadiusz Milik pulled one again for Juventus within the 77th and Weston McKennie added an additional two minutes later, each set for late objectives by substitute Samuel Illing-Jr.
Messi, Mbappe Magic
The ‘MNM’ trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe scored on Tuesday to propel PSG to the knockout phases of the Champions League.
The irrepressible trio was merely an excessive amount of for Maccabi to deal with, though the Israeli aspect confirmed nice enthusiasm within the Group H conflict, with Abdoulaye Sek scoring twice.
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— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) 25 October 2022
Messi began with a superb opening purpose on the skin of his left foot within the nineteenth minute after Mbappe performed within the left aspect of the sector.
Mbappe’s opener was equally silky, with the French ahead bending his proper foot within the thirty second minute in entrance of Maccabi goalkeeper Joshua Cohen, who couldn’t be blamed for any of PSG’s objectives.
PSG closed on the defensive to permit an unmarked Sec into the pinnacle from Omar Etzili’s free kick, however Messi swapped a cross with Neymar earlier than dropping his shoulder and hitting a left footed shot. Lowered within the nook to make it 4-1 at halftime.
Maccabi actually mastered the opening 10 minutes of the second half and when PSG made a hash to clear a nook, Sek hit Gianluigi Donnarumma and a header into the online.
Mbappe was dismissed within the sixty fourth minute by a diagonal cross from Achraf Hakimi and he took a intelligent contact earlier than choosing the far nook. As Maccabi lastly misplaced Neymar’s dribble and the low cross ended with a purpose of his personal by Sean Goldberg.
Messi, who was denied a report ninth Champions League hat-trick by the crossbar, then arrange Carlos Soler to finish the scoring with a low shot.
Leipzig win thrilling five-goal
RB Leipzig not solely boosted their possibilities of qualifying for the knockout stage, however additionally they handed Real Madrid their first defeat of the season in a five-goal thriller.
Madrid had been unbeaten in 16 matches in all competitions this season, with 14 wins and two attracts.
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— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) 25 October 2022
Leipzig took the lead 13 minutes into the sport, with Guadiol scoring a rebound from Thibaut Courtois after a bullet header from Andre Silva.
Leipzig prolonged their benefit 5 minutes later when David Raum tried to enter the field, however the ball went the best way of Nkunku from a defender, who was fast to react and kicked the ball out of the crossbar.
Vinicius Junior pulled Real again into the sport simply earlier than the break with a header that went simply contained in the left put up. Werner struck from shut vary within the 81st minute to finish a fast assault and put Leipzig 3-1 up.
After being fouled, Rodrigo rose to transform the penalty for Real’s second purpose.
Dortmund qualify for the knockouts
Riyad Mahrez saved his penalty as Borussia Dortmund held Manchester City to a goalless draw to guide their place within the Champions League knockout stage.
️🟡🧱 Gregor “The Wall” Kobel ️ pic.twitter.com/pNq4vkfuSM
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) 25 October 2022
The end result ensured that City, who missed a second-half penalty and are on 11 factors, would high Group G, whereas Dortmund, on eight, punched a second qualifying ticket, forward of third-placed Sevilla in second. Closed the spot, those that have 5 factors.
Manchester may have snatched the lead if Riyad Mahrez was introduced down within the field. The Algerian, who had missed a spot kick on the earlier match in opposition to FC Copenhagen, was crushed by Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel, who picked up the suitable nook to take his shot away.
giroud rating brace
AC Milan revived their hopes of reaching the Champions League final 16 with a 4-0 win at Dinamo Zagreb in Group E on Tuesday.
️ Coaches Pioli, Gabia and Tonali give our suggestions #UCL Victory
️ Later statements from Coach, Matteo and Sandro #GNKDACM#At all timesMilan pic.twitter.com/hG1GKgUdb4
— AC Milan (@acmilan) 25 October 2022
Matteo Gabbia gave Milan the lead earlier than a solo effort by Leo and a penalty by Olivier Giroud. Dinamo midfielder Robert Ljubicic conceded a penalty and scored his personal purpose as his aspect collapsed of their first residence lack of the 12 months.
It was the primary time the Italian champions had scored 4 runs in an away match within the competitors since their 4–0 loss to Fenerbahce in November 2005.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
