Football/ Champions League upsets: Liverpool stumble as Bayern and Atletico dominate
Liverpool suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray in Istanbul during Tuesday’s Champions League action, their first setback under manager Arne Slot.
Despite controlling possession, the Reds struggled creatively against the Turkish side. Victor Osimhen converted a first-half penalty after Dominik Szoboszlai fouled Yilmaz, scoring what proved to be the match-winner.
Liverpool’s woes deepened when goalkeeper Alisson left injured, replaced by Giorgi Mamardashvili. The visitors failed to break down Galatasaray’s resolute defense, leaving questions about Slot’s tactics.
Elsewhere, Bayern Munich demolished Pafos 5-1 in Cyprus. Harry Kane netted twice as the Bavarians raced to a 4-0 lead by the 35th minute, with Guerreiro and Nicolas Jackson also scoring.
Though Orsic pulled one back spectacularly before halftime, Michael Olise completed the rout in the second period. Vincent Kompany’s side temporarily tops the group standings.
Chelsea bounced back from their opening loss with a 1-0 victory over Benfica, courtesy of Richard Rios’s own goal from a Garnacho cross.
Atlético Madrid continued their explosive form, thrashing Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 after their weekend demolition of Real Madrid.
Raspadori opened the scoring within four minutes, while Griezmann, Giuliano Simeone, and Julián Alvarez (with a penalty) secured their first Champions League win this campaign.
