A goal-filled night in the Champions League saw PSG dominate, Barcelona triumph, and Manchester City secure a victory spearheaded by Erling Haaland. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain showcased their firepower with a resounding 7-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. Barcelona bounced back from a previous defeat with an emphatic 6-1 win against Olympiacos. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland continued his impressive form, scoring his 24th goal of the season as Manchester City defeated Villarreal 2-0.
PSG's demolition of Bayer Leverkusen was a spectacle that saw both teams reduced to 10 men. PSG took an early lead with a goal from Willian Pacho. Leverkusen had a chance to level, but Alejandro Grimaldo missed a penalty. Robert Andrich was sent off for Leverkusen, and Illia Zabarnyi followed for PSG. Despite the red cards, PSG continued to dominate, with goals from Desire Doue (2), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes, Ousmane Dembele, and Vitinha. Aleix Garcia scored twice for the German side. Ousmane Dembele, fresh from winning the Ballon d'Or, marked his return from injury with a goal. This victory puts PSG at the top of their group standings.
Barcelona's match against Olympiacos was equally as thrilling, with Fermin Lopez leading the charge with a hat-trick. The 22-year-old Lopez opened the scoring early in the seventh minute. He then doubled the lead before halftime. Ayoub El Kaabi scored a penalty for Olympiacos, but Santiago Hezze's red card shifted the momentum firmly in Barcelona's favor. Lamine Yamal converted a penalty, and Marcus Rashford scored twice to complete the rout. Lopez sealed his hat-trick in the 76th minute. Barcelona capitalized on their numerical advantage, scoring four goals in just 11 minutes.
Erling Haaland's goal-scoring streak continued as Manchester City secured a 2-0 victory against Villarreal. Haaland's 16th-minute goal was his 24th in 14 appearances for club and country. The goal also marked his 53rd in the Champions League, placing him in the top 10 all-time Champions League goalscorers. Bernardo Silva added a second goal for City before halftime. Rico Lewis praised Haaland's impact, noting his ability to draw defenders and create space for others.
Other notable results from the night include PSV Eindhoven's 6-2 victory over Italian champions Napoli. Arsenal also had a convincing 4-0 win against Atletico Madrid. Inter Milan maintained their perfect start with a 4-0 victory over Union Saint-Gilloise. Overall, it was a night of high-scoring action and memorable performances in the Champions League.
