Liverpool overcame the absence of star winger Mohamed Salah to secure a crucial 1-0 Champions League victory against Inter Milan on Wednesday night. Dominik Szoboszlai scored a decisive penalty in the 88th minute, lifting Liverpool’s spirits as they aim for a top-eight finish in the tournament. The match proved challenging, with Inter Milan making it difficult for the Reds to find their rhythm until a late lapse in concentration led to the penalty.
In other Champions League action, Atalanta staged an impressive comeback victory over Chelsea with a 2-1 win, thanks to goals from Gianluca Scamacca and Charles De Ketelaere. This victory propelled Atalanta near the summit of the Champions League group stage, providing them with a vital opportunity for direct qualification to the knockout rounds with 13 points. Chelsea, with 10 points, finds themselves in the knockout phase play-off section.
Atletico Madrid also secured a thrilling win, coming back from behind to defeat PSV Eindhoven 3-2 away. Goals from Julian Alvarez, David Hancko, and Alexander Sorloth capitalized on errors from the Dutch side, ensuring Atletico’s progress to the knockout stages as they now sit in seventh place in the standings.
Tottenham Hotspur continued their impressive home form with a dominant 3-0 performance against Slavia Prague. An own goal, along with penalties from Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons, emphasized their strength on home turf, as they aim for a top-eight finish in the tournament.
Barcelona’s fortunes took a turn for the better as they edged out Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 at Camp Nou. Jules Kounde’s quick brace of headers helped the Catalans secure a much-needed victory, lifting them to 14th place in the standings with 10 points, as they target direct qualification for the round of 16. Frankfurt remains at the bottom with just four points from six matches.
This week’s Champions League results highlight the intense competition among top clubs, showcasing their resilience and determination as the tournament progresses.
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