The third night of the UEFA Champions League League Phase (October 22, 2025) delivered a potent mix of high-scoring dominance and crucial, hard-fought results, though it was comparatively more restrained than the previous evening. While Matchday 3, Night 1 saw a stunning 43 goals scored, Night 2 tallied 28 goals, resulting in two goalless draws. Despite the lower overall count, the evening was defined by major clubs delivering high-impact performances, with Chelsea, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich posting massive scorelines and setting historic milestones for young talent across Europe. These results were balanced by the disciplined professionalism of Real Madrid, who secured a vital 1-0 win, and the dramatic resilience of Sporting CP, who completed a late comeback. Overall, the night showcased the ruthless efficiency required at this stage of the competition, providing a dramatic midpoint to the league phase.
In the early kick-offs, Galatasaray secured a comfortable 3-1 home win against Bodø/Glimt, fueled by a dominant first-half performance featuring a brace from clinical striker Victor Osimhen in the 3rd and 33rd minute. Similarly, Athletic Club defeated Qarabağ FK 3-1 in a match defined by an immediate response to adversity; Qarabağ took the lead after just 48 seconds, but the Spanish club rallied, powered by Gorka Guruzeta’s brace with goals in the 40th and 88th minutes that sandwiched Roberto Navarro’s 70th minute goal, securing their first points of the campaign.
Chelsea 5-1 Ajax
Chelsea’s 5-1 demolition of Ajax at Stamford Bridge was a landmark moment for the club’s youth-driven strategy. The match was irrevocably tilted by the early red card to Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor in the 17th minute, but Chelsea’s ability to capitalise was exceptional. The Blues made Champions League history by becoming the first team ever to have three different teenagers score in a single match. Marc Guiu opened the scoring almost instantly after the sending off in the 18th minute to become Chelsea’s youngest ever goalscorer in the UCL, a record that only lasted 30 minutes before it was broken by Estevao in the 6th minute of added time in the first half. There were also goals in the first half for Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo and Tyrique George came on in the second half to add a 5th goal for the blues in a historic win.
Eintracht Frankfurt 1-5 Liverpool
Liverpool traveled to Germany needing a win after a run of poor form, 4losses in their last 4 and they delivered an emphatic 5-1 performance against Frankfurt. After conceding the opening goal to Rasmus Kristensen after a well worked Frankfurt move, Arne Slot’s side executed a stunning reversal, scoring three goals in just nine minutes before halftime. Former Frankfurt player Hugo Ekitike equalized in the 35th minute, quickly followed by back-to-back headers from corners by Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté in the 39th and 44th minutes. The second half continued the domination with goals from Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai, ensuring Liverpool put their domestic worries aside to secure a vital European win.
Bayern Munich 4-0 Club Brugge
Bayern Munich maintained their flawless group stage form with a clinical 4-0 win over Club Brugge. The match began with a record-breaking moment: 17-year-old Lennart Karl scored in the 5th minute, becoming Bayern’s youngest-ever Champions League goalscorer. The scoring continued with the almost certain Harry Kane goal in the 14th minute, bringing him level with Kylian Mbappe as the tournament’s top marksman. Further goals from Luis Díaz and substitute Nicolas Jackson ensured a controlled, comfortable victory that firmly stamped Bayern’s authority on the competition.
Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus
The clash between Real Madrid and Juventus was a fairly competitive affair at the Santiago Bernabéu, fitting for two European heavyweights, though ultimately decided by a single moment of class. Real Madrid maintained their perfect record in the league phase thanks to Jude Bellingham’s 57th minute goal but the goal was initiated by Vinícius Júnior, whose solo run culminated in a shot that rattled the post, leaving Bellingham in the perfect position to tap home the rebound. While the win was narrow, it underscored Real Madrid’s ability to grind out results against a historically tough opponent, further denting a Juventus side still seeking their first victory in the competition.
Sporting CP 2-1 Marseille
Sporting CP secured a vital three points in a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Marseille in Lisbon. After conceding early to an Igor Paixão strike in the 14th minute, Sporting’s hopes appeared to fade, but the match shifted when Marseille defender Emerson was sent off before halftime, leaving the visitors with ten men. The pressure mounted in the second half, and Sporting capitalized on their numerical advantage with two clutch goals from substitutes. Geny Catamo (69′) first scored the equalizer, confirmed after a VAR review, before Alisson Santos (86′) delivered the decisive blow with a deflected shot, completing the late turnaround and earning a crucial win for the Portuguese side.
AS Monaco 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur
The goalless draw between Monaco and Tottenham was a thriller that yielded no goals, largely thanks to the heroics of Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. Monaco were highly ambitious, registering 23 shots, their highest total without scoring in a Champions League match, but Vicario was an impenetrable wall, forcing Tottenham to settle for a gritty clean sheet and an important away point. The result highlighted the London club’s defensive improvement but also exposed a misfiring attack that struggled to convert possession into clear-cut chances against a determined Monaco side.
Finally, the match between Atalanta and Slavia Prague ended in a tense 0-0 draw, serving as the second scoreless encounter of the evening and confirming the deadlock between two evenly matched teams.
Night 2 ultimately served as a clear dividing line in the UEFA Champions League League Phase. While the total of 28 goals fell short of the previous night’s astonishing haul, the impact of the scorelines was profound. Moving forward to Matchday 4, the tournament enters its crunch period. Clubs like Ajax and Juventus cannot afford another loss, as dropping points against fresh competition will make reaching the top 24 and thus the knockout play-offs, increasingly difficult. On the other hand, the high-flying winners have the chance to consolidate their positions, or even confirm their place in the top eight. The stage is set for a pivotal round of football where every result counts toward securing a place in the knockout rounds.
