Juba Touabi, Media365, published on Wednesday December 11, 2024 at 11:35 p.m.
The 6th day of the Champions League kept all its promises with notable victories for FC Barcelona, Juventus, and AC Milan, while Benfica and Manchester City disappointed.
Barça won in a thrilling duel against Dortmund (3-2) In a spectacular match, the Barcelona club defeated Borussia Dortmund. The Catalans fell behind twice, but a decisive double from Ferran Torres, concluded with a goal in the 85th minute, allowed them to secure victory. Raphinha also scored for Barcelona, while Serhou Guirassy shone for Dortmund scoring twice. With this victory, Barça positions itself in second place in the group standings, thus moving closer to qualifying for the top 8. This success testifies to the resilience of the Spaniards, capable of turning the tide in crucial moments.
For its part, Juventus overpowered Manchester City (2-0) In Turin, Juventus scored a convincing victory against Manchester City. After a contested first half, Dusan Vlahovic broke the deadlock in the 55th minute, followed by a goal from Weston McKennie in the 75th minute. Solid in defense, the Bianconeri were able to contain the offensives of the Citizens, lacking inspiration. This defeat plunges Manchester City to 22nd place in the ranking and seriously complicates its chances of qualifying. For its part, Juventus asserts itself as a serious contender for the rest of the competition, thanks to a controlled collective performance.
Milan wins against Red Star
Benfica failed to gain the upper hand over Bologna (0-0). Despite clear domination, Benfica failed to break Bologna's Italian defense. A Pavlidis goal was canceled for offside, and the Lisbon side's lack of realism ended up costing them dearly. This draw hampers their European ambitions and complicates their progress in the tournament.
AC Milan won against Belgrade (2-1). The Italian team won a valuable victory against Red Star Belgrade. Rafael Leao opened the scoring just before half-time (42nd), and Tammy Abraham sealed the Milan success in the 87th minute. Nemanja Radonjic had revived the Serbs in the 67th minute, but that was not enough to reverse the momentum. This victory strengthens the ambitions of the Rossoneri, who are continuing their European journey with confidence.
Feyenoord delivered a brilliant performance against Sparta Prague (4-2). Thanks to goals from Frauner, Paixão, and Anis Hadj Moussa in the first half, as well as a goal from Santiago Gimenez after a defensive error, the Dutch won with authority. Despite goals from Rahmani and an own goal from Beelen, Sparta never really worried their opponent. This day highlighted the intensity and unpredictability of the Champions League. While Barça and Juventus confirm their rise to power, Benfica and Manchester City will have to react quickly.
