In the 54th minute, Bayer Leverkusen extended their lead with a perfectly executed counter-attack. Alex Grimaldo, scorer of the opener, found space on the left wing before laying off to Ibrahim Maza, whose fizzing cross invited a finish. Patrik Schick didn’t disappoint, glancing a header into the top corner to put the visitors firmly in control.

Manchester City tried to respond by introducing goal machine Erling Haaland, but even the Norwegian superstar couldn’t salvage the night. Leverkusen’s clinical display left City outclassed, sending a clear message: they remain a force to be reckoned with.

Meanwhile, former winners PSV turned heads with a stunning 4-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield. Under Arne Slot, PSV’s second campaign has taken off, and each ‘shock’ result feels increasingly believable. While Liverpool’s struggles are well-documented this season, PSV’s performance deserves high praise for its quality and composure.

Team of the Week: Chelsea

Choosing a team of the week is rarely easy, but Chelsea made the decision simple. At Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, they delivered a flawless display against old rivals Barcelona. Enzo Maresca’s side set the tone from the first whistle, attacking with relentless intensity and urgency.

It was a masterstroke from Maresca, exploiting Barcelona’s famously high defensive line and rousing the home crowd to feed the energy of the team. Allowing Hansi Flick’s Barcelona to dictate the game would have been risky; with talents like Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski, one slip could be fatal.

Chelsea refused to play the underdog role. After taking an early lead, they capitalized on a second yellow for Ronald Araujo just before halftime. Even with 10 men, Barcelona maintained a dangerously high line, presenting Chelsea with endless opportunities.

Estevao doubled the lead with a mazy solo run before Liam Delap added the finishing touch to a commanding performance. Chelsea went from faking confidence to genuinely believing they could dominate — and for one night, they did.

Moment of the Week: Kolo Muani’s Brace Against Parent Club PSG

Paris Saint-Germain’s 4-4 thriller with Tottenham on Wednesday saw Ranadal Kolo Muani shine against his parent club. On loan at Spurs, Muani was directly involved in all three of his side’s goals, proving PSG’s decision to loan him out may have been premature.

He set up Richarlison with a clever header for Spurs’ opener, before seizing a loose ball inside the box to restore the lead. As PSG surged back to 4-2, Muani completed his brace with a venomous strike past Lucas Chevalier, showcasing skill, determination, and precision.

Two goals and an assist against the club that owns his contract is a statement, but Spurs fans will be the real winners. After a slow start to his loan spell due to injuries and limited minutes, Muani has now earned a strong case for regular starts, potentially turning an underwhelming loan into a breakout success.