Aubameyang Shines as Marseille Stun Newcastle, City Shocked by Leverkusen
Last night in the Champions League, European football delivered drama, upsets, and unforgettable moments. It all started in Marseille, where Newcastle initially took the lead through Harvey Barnes in the sixth minute. The Premier League side looked comfortable during the first half, leading 1-0 at halftime. But the second half belonged entirely to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Within the opening minutes, he equalized with a masterful finish after Newcastle keeper Nick Pope made a rare error. Just minutes later, Aubameyang struck again, finishing expertly at the near post from Timothy Weah’s cross. Marseille’s comeback was complete, and Newcastle were left stunned, suffering their fourth consecutive away defeat in the competition. Eddie Howe’s warnings about Aubameyang proved all too real, as the 36-year-old showed that age is no barrier to brilliance on the European stage.
Meanwhile, over in Manchester, Pep Guardiola’s heavily rotated Manchester City side faced Bayer Leverkusen at the Etihad. A first-half goal from Alex Grimaldo gave Leverkusen the lead, and Patrik Schick’s header doubled their advantage just after the restart. Even with Erling Haaland coming on in the second half, City could not find a response. The 2-0 defeat marked City’s first home loss in the Champions League since September 2018, ending a remarkable 23-match unbeaten streak. Guardiola’s squad rotation, including resting key players like Phil Foden, certainly backfired, and Leverkusen capitalized brilliantly on the opportunity.
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Chelsea also made headlines with a dominant 3-0 win over Barcelona at Stamford Bridge. The match was defined early on by a red card for Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo, leaving the visitors a man short. Jules Kounde’s own goal opened the scoring, and Chelsea’s young star Estêvão Willian, only 18, dazzled with a sensational solo effort to make it 2-0. Liam Delap completed the scoring, confirming that Chelsea’s youth and energy can dismantle even the most storied European sides.
Elsewhere, Juventus managed a 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt in Norway thanks to a late goal from Jonathan David, while Dortmund cruised to a 4-0 demolition of Villarreal, highlighted by Serhou Guirassy and Karim Adeyemi’s finishes. Napoli extended their lead over Qarabag with a fortunate own goal from Marko Jankovic after an acrobatic volley deflected in, while Benfica, Union SG, and other continental giants also secured key victories.
Tonight, the Champions League spotlight will shift to Arsenal, Liverpool, and Spurs. Arsenal’s unbeaten run is on the line against Bayern Munich, with Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Serge Gnabry ready to challenge a rock-solid defense. Liverpool will host PSV Eindhoven at Anfield, seeking a return to winning ways after domestic struggles, and PSG will face Spurs at the Parc des Princes in a match promising intensity and tactical intrigue.
It was a night that reminded us why the Champions League remains the pinnacle of club football — surprises, moments of individual brilliance, and unforgettable drama from start to finish.
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