UCL talking points: Flawless Bayern, Slot's switch, VdV's worldie, more
Statement wins, end-to-end draws, some shock losses and, to cap it all off, a Puskas contender. ESPN's writers break down the best -- and worst -- from Matchday 4 in the UCL.
Osimhen topples Mbappé, Haaland with hat trick
With a hat trick in Galatasaray's 3-0 victory over Ajax, Victor Osimhen has moved atop the Champions League scoring table.
Guardiola: Phil Foden 'is back' for Manchester City (2:18)
Yamal calls reports on Barça injury spell 'all lies'
Lamine Yamal said there have been a lot of "lies" about his groin injury after helping Barcelona come from behind three times in Wednesday's 3-3 draw against Club Brugge in the Champions League.
Did Chelsea 'get away' with their 2-2 draw vs. Qarabag? (1:35)
'He's back': Pep hails Foden for inspiring City win
Phil Foden is "back" and ready to inspire Manchester City's push for silverware, Pep Guardiola has declared.
Moreno: 'What a moment' in Erling Haaland's career (1:30)
Flick fires back on Barça tactics, it's 'our DNA'
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick doubled down on his team's attacking style after Wednesday's 3-3 draw with Club Brugge in the Champions League, insisting he will not change his philosophy.
Dynamic and dangerous vs. Dortmund, Foden must be part of England's World Cup squad
England coach Thomas Tuchel knows how good Phil Foden is. But Foden's Champions League brace was a timely reminder of his immense talent.
What makes Lamine Yamal 'such a special player'? (1:47)
Are Man City making their way back to the title race? (1:22)
Maresca defends rotating squad after Chelsea draw
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca defended his team selections after they dropped Champions League points in a 2-2 draw with Qarabag.
Did Vermant foul Szczęsny in Brugge's disallowed goal? (2:25)
Gordon injury leaves England availability unclear
Anthony Gordon was substituted in the 41st minute of Newcastle United's Champions League match against Athletic Club on Wednesday.
Barça rally falls short in shock draw at Brugge
Club Brugge were denied a famous victory over Barcelona after Romeo Vermant's stoppage-time effort was ruled out by Anthony Taylor to ensure a thrilling Champions League encounter finished 3-3.
Inter fend off Kairat to keep perfect UCL record
Inter Milan survived a scare but maintained their perfect record in the Champions League with a 2-1 win at home to Kairat Almaty.
Maresca regrets conceding 'silly goals' in 2-2 draw to Qarabag (1:39)
Foden stars, Haaland sets latest record in City win
Phil Foden scored twice and Erling Haaland found the net against his former club as Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 4-1.
Champions League as it happened: Man City breeze past BVB, six goals in Brugge-Barça
Enjoy all the action from Wednesday's UEFA Champions League games, such as Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund and Club Brugge vs. Barcelona.
Burn's sublime header inspires Newcastle win
Dan Burn produced a header of brutal beauty as they eased to a 2-0 Champions League victory over Athletic Club.
Chelsea held to draw after long trip to Qarabag
Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw by Qarabag in Baku as their hopes of achieving direct passage to the Champions League round of 16 received a blow.
Mikel Arteta: It doesn't matter what Max Dowman's passport says (0:42)
UEFA Champions League Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayern Munich | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 12 |
| Arsenal | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 12 |
| Internazionale | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 12 |
| Manchester City | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 10 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +9 | 9 |
| Newcastle United | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +8 | 9 |
| Real Madrid | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 9 |
| Liverpool | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 9 |
| Galatasaray | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +5 | 8 |
| Barcelona | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 7 |
| Chelsea | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| Sporting CP | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 7 |
| FK Qarabag | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
| Atalanta | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 7 |
| Atlético Madrid | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| PSV Eindhoven | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 5 |
| AS Monaco | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 5 |
| Pafos | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 5 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 5 |
| Club Brugge | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
| Napoli | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 4 |
| Marseille | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| Juventus | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Athletic Club | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 3 |
| Union St.-Gilloise | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 3 |
| Bodo/Glimt | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 2 |
| Slavia Prague | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -6 | 2 |
| Olympiacos | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -7 | 2 |
| Villarreal | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 1 |
| F.C. København | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -8 | 1 |
| Kairat Almaty | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -9 | 1 |
| Benfica | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 0 |
| Ajax Amsterdam | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -13 | 0 |