26.11.2025 09:55
The fifth week of the UEFA Champions League started with striking results. On a night when a total of 9 matches were played, Chelsea defeated Barcelona 3-0. Galatasaray, on the other hand, lost 1-0 at home to Union SG. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen achieved the surprise of the night by beating Manchester City 2-0. Benfica, coached by Jose Mourinho, secured their first victory in the tournament by defeating Ajax 2-0.
The excitement of the fifth week of the UEFA Champions League began with striking results. A total of 9 matches were played on the night of the new 36-team league format of European football.
CHELSEA DEALS A HEAVY BLOW TO BARÇA
In the big match played in London, Chelsea defeated Barcelona 3-0. The turning point for the Catalan team was the red card shown to key defender Ronald Araujo in the 44th minute. With one player down, Barça could not compete in the second half.
LEVERKUSEN TOPPLES CITY
The German representative Bayer Leverkusen pulled off a major surprise at the Etihad Stadium. Leverkusen defeated Manchester City 2-0, with goals from Grimaldo (23) and Schick (54). This victory was among the most notable results of the night.
FIRST VICTORY FOR BENFICA UNDER MOURINHO
Benfica, coached by Fenerbahçe's former manager Jose Mourinho, achieved their first victory in the tournament in Amsterdam. Benfica ended their poor run in the Champions League by beating Ajax 2-0.
ALL THE SCORES OF THE NIGHT
- Ajax – Benfica: 0-2
- Galatasaray – Union Saint-Gilloise: 0-1
- Manchester City – Bayer Leverkusen: 0-2
- Chelsea – Barcelona: 3-0
- Borussia Dortmund – Villarreal: 4-0
- Napoli – Karabağ: 2-0
- Slavia Prague – Athletic Bilbao: 0-0
- Bodo/Glimt – Juventus: 2-3
- Marseille – Newcastle: 2-1