Liverpool produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Villarreal 4-3, while Manchester City registered a commanding 5-1 victory over AEK Athens and Paris Saint-Germain overcame Barcelona 4-2 in the UEFA Champions League.
At Anfield, Liverpool recovered from a two-goal deficit to maintain their winning run in the league phase. Villarreal made a strong start, with Georges Mikautadze opening the scoring before Sergi Cardona doubled the visitors’ lead in the first half.
Liverpool responded through Alexis Mac Allister, who reduced the deficit with a header, before Ronald Araujo scored to bring the hosts level before the break.
Mac Allister struck again after the restart to put Liverpool ahead, and Florian Wirtz extended their advantage with another goal. Villarreal attempted a late recovery through Tani Oluwaseyi, but Liverpool held on to secure all three points.
At the Etihad Stadium, Phil Foden starred for Manchester City, scoring a hat-trick in their emphatic win over AEK Athens.
Elliot Anderson gave City the lead before Foden doubled their advantage ahead of half-time. AEK’s Stavros Pilios pulled one back early in the second half, but Rayan Cherki restored City’s two-goal cushion.
Foden then scored twice more to complete his hat-trick and seal a convincing victory for the English side.
Meanwhile, defending champions Paris Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona 4-2 in an entertaining encounter in Paris, handing the Spanish side their first defeat of the season across competitions.
Désiré Doué put PSG ahead in the first half, but Barcelona drew level through Xavi Espart shortly after the interval. Lucas Hernandez restored the hosts’ lead with a header before Lamine Yamal equalised again for Barcelona.
PSG responded swiftly, with Vitinha putting the French side ahead for a third time before Fabián Ruiz scored late to secure the win.
The results strengthened the positions of Liverpool and PSG in the Champions League league phase, while Manchester City collected a crucial victory as the competition’s third round continued.
