Champions League

9 LAS News stories tagged “Champions League”, newest first. Every story links its sources.

Victor Osimhen’s strike seals Galatasaray’s 4‑2 comeback win over Lille
Africa/Nigeria

Victor Osimhen’s strike seals Galatasaray’s 4‑2 comeback win over Lille

Galatasaray overturned a 2‑1 half‑time deficit to defeat Lille 4‑2 in the Champions League group stage on 21 October 2026, with Victor Osimhen scoring the decisive goal and setting a club record for foreign players in European competition.

LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 22:15 WAT · 8 sources

Martinez cites anger after Atletico loss, urges greater United investment
Africa/Nigeria

Martinez cites anger after Atletico loss, urges greater United investment

Lisandro Martinez said his post‑match outburst was driven by anger and frustration following Manchester United’s 2‑0 Champions League defeat, and he called for more summer spending and higher ambition from the club’s hierarchy.

Photo: Bryan Berlin / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 11:45 WAT · 5 sources

Barcola's hat‑trick powers Liverpool to 6‑3 Champions League victory over LASK
Africa/Nigeria

Barcola's hat‑trick powers Liverpool to 6‑3 Champions League victory over LASK

Bradley Barcola ended his goal drought with three strikes as Liverpool defeated Austrian side LASK 6‑3 in Linz, keeping a perfect start to their Champions League campaign and boosting the new signing’s reputation.

Photo: Bryan Berlin / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 02:45 WAT · 7 sources

PSG secure 4-2 win over Manchester City at Etihad
Africa/Nigeria

PSG secure 4-2 win over Manchester City at Etihad

Paris Saint‑Germain held off a second‑half surge from Manchester City to win 4-2 at the Etihad, with goals from Doué, Dembélé, Vitinha and Akliouche. City’s Erling Haaland netted twice, but a late penalty miss by Ferran Torres sealed the result.

LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 00:45 WAT · 6 sources

Real Madrid rally to 4-3 win over Roma in Champions League
Africa/Nigeria

Real Madrid rally to 4-3 win over Roma in Champions League

In a dramatic group‑stage clash at the Stadio Olimpico, Real Madrid overturned a 3‑1 deficit to defeat AS Roma 4‑3, with late goals from Carlos Espí, Endrick and Antonio Rüdiger.

Photo: George M. Groutas from Dali, Nicosia, Cyprus / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 00:15 WAT · 5 sources

Arsenal secure 3-0 Champions League victory over Lille at Emirates
Sport

Arsenal secure 3-0 Champions League victory over Lille at Emirates

Arsenal completed a flawless start to the Champions League group stage with a 3-0 win over Lille, scoring three times in a seven‑minute spell in the second half, while Atletico Madrid edged Manchester United 2-0 on the same night.

LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 08:20 WAT · 3 sources

United defender Martinez condemns board’s transfer policy after Atletico defeat
Sport

United defender Martinez condemns board’s transfer policy after Atletico defeat

Lisandro Martinez criticised Manchester United’s hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following a 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid, highlighting a five‑match winless run and calling out technical director Jason Wilcox.

Photo: Bryan Berlin / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 08:17 WAT · 8 sources

Manchester City set to host PSG amid financial breach fallout
World

Manchester City set to host PSG amid financial breach fallout

Manchester City will face Paris Saint‑Germain in a Champions League tie, their first home game since an independent commission found them guilty of extensive financial rule breaches, while PSG manager Luis Enrique hopes sanctions are avoided.

Photo: wonker / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 04:24 WAT · 2 sources

Manchester United lose 2-0 to Atletico Madrid as red card deepens winless run
Sport

Manchester United lose 2-0 to Atletico Madrid as red card deepens winless run

Manchester United were beaten 2-0 by Atletico Madrid in a Champions League match, conceding within the first minute and later reduced to ten men after a controversial dismissal, extending their winless streak under manager Michael Carrick.

LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 04:16 WAT · 2 sources

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