Bayern Munich, jostled by Galatasaray, was effective on Tuesday in Turkey (3-1), just like Inter Milan (2-1) and Real Madrid (2-1), while Lens continues to experience strong sensations , during the third day of the Champions League group stage.
Published on: 10/24/2023 – 11:29 p.m.
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Group A: Bayern continues its flawless performance, Manchester United revives
Jostled for more than an hour, Bayern Munich had to work to overcome Galatasaray (1-3), Tuesday October 24, in Istanbul during the third day of the Champions League, taking a big step towards the round of 16. With nine points on the clock, Thomas Tuchel’s men take the lead in Group A, which also includes Copenhagen and Manchester United, in bad shape after two defeats in the first two days.
Manchester United have finally found the solution thanks to Harry Maguire. After defeats during the first two days, the Red Devils finally won against Copenhagen (1-0) at Old Trafford. With this victory, Erik ten Hag’s men can breathe and get closer to the Turks, who are one point ahead of them in the standings.
Group B: Lens takes a point, Arsenal takes the lead
RC Lens and PSV Eindhoven drew (1-1) at the Bollaert-Delelis stadium. The Sang et Or, long in difficulty, found the resources to equalize in a match generally dominated by the Dutch. With five points on the clock, the Lensois keep their chances of qualifying intact.
Arsenal, for their part, achieved a significant success in Seville (1-2), which allowed them to seize first place in Group B to the detriment of Lens. The Londoners built a solid victory thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli (45th + 4) and Gabriel Jesus (53rd), the Sevillians reducing the score by Nemanja Gudelj (58th).
Group C: Real Madrid continue, Naples wins
Real Madrid took a step towards the round of 16 with their third victory (1-2) in Braga and thanks in particular to Jude Bellingham. Sometimes pressed by the Portuguese, the Merengues were clinical once again. They are three points ahead of Naples, winner in Berlin (1-0).
Naples showed itself to be extremely realistic in winning on the pitch at Union Berlin, a success which confirms the better health of Rudi Garcia’s players. Under pressure during the international break after checkered results and a game on alternating current, but reassured by the support of its president Aurelio De Laurentis and the victory in the championship in Verona (1-3) on Saturday, Rudi Garcia will appreciate these three precious, hard-won points in front of more than 70,000 spectators at the Berlin Olympic Stadium.
Group D: Inter Milan wins in difficulty, Real Sociedad is efficient
Last year’s finalist, Inter Milan, was just as effective, initially hampered by the pressing of the Austrians RB Salzburg. The Italians are second in Group D on goal difference. With seven points, Inter are on time to reach the round of 16, but they will need to significantly raise their level if they want to repeat their 2022-2023 European campaign where they reached, and lost, the C1 final against Manchester City.
Real Sociedad, for its part, won against Benfica with a goal from Mendez (63rd). They are tied on points with Inter Milan before the start of the second legs of the Champions League group stage.
With AFP
