The third matchday of the Champions League 2023-2024 has come to an end and some clubs are getting closer to their desired qualification for the round of 16, for example Barcelona.
The Blaugranas won 2-1 at home against Shakhtar, in a game in which the Catalan side had some difficulty in the final stretch to take the 3 points.
The teams led by Xavi Hernández showed their superiority on the scoreboard from the 28th minute. Fermín López’s shot hit the post and the ball landed at the feet of Ferran Torres, who made it 1-0 with a volley.
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Initially, the Spaniard’s goal was disallowed due to an alleged offside position; However, referee Ivan Kruzliak changed his decision after VAR intervened.
A few minutes later, Fermín returned the favor by extending Barcelona’s lead with a powerful shot at the near post that left goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk unable to react and ended the first half with a score of 2-0 for the Culés.
In the supplement the Shakhtar He made the game interesting after scoring in stoppage time through Georgiy Sudakov (62′), who received a deep pass from Irakli Azarovi that destroyed Ter Stegen’s goal.
Although the Blaugranas had the opportunity to end the game early, inaccuracies prevented the Catalan team from scoring again. Finally, Barza was able to secure a victory that consolidated its position as the leader of Group H with 9 points.
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Premiere. Manuel Akanji scored his first goal for Manchester City in this edition of the European competition. Photo: Distribution
City won without any problems
As if it were a formality, Manchester City demonstrated their hierarchy with a 3-1 win over Young Boys in Bern and were just one step away from the next phase of the Champions League.
The Guardiola-led team took the lead in the 48th minute through Manuel Akanji; But Meschack Elia (52nd) scored the final score at 1:1. This equalizer would last until the 67th minute, when Erling Haaland appeared to score the 2-1 penalty in the 86th minute, sealing his brace.
With this result, the Citizens top Group G and can secure their qualification for the round of 16 when they face Young Boys again at the Etihad Stadium.
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Happiness. Kylian Mbappé has scored in his last four games at club and national level. Photo: Distribution
PSG beat AC Milan 3-0
A party took place at the Parc des Princes where PSG beat AC Milan 3-0 on matchday three of the Champions League. The one who paved the way to Paris’ victory was Kylian Mbappé in the 32nd minute. In the second half, Randal Kolo Muani (53rd) and Kang-In Lee (89th) secured the victory for the team led by Spaniard Luis Enrique.