The Champions League rarely gives fans a quiet evening, but Wednesday’s clashes delivered something different: a whirlwind of collapses, comebacks, upsets and individual masterclasses that reshaped the competition’s landscape. From Liverpool’s painful decline to Arsenal’s growing authority, from Mbappe’s historic four-goal show to wild scorelines in Paris, Frankfurt and Lisbon, Europe served a night filled with talking points.

Here is the full picture of how matchday 5 unfolded on Wednesday evening:

Liverpool’s Season Spirals As PSV Humiliate Them At Anfield

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It is hard to recognise Liverpool at the moment. Anfield, once a fortress, has become the stage for one of the club’s most troubling spells in recent memory. Their 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven was not just another setback. It was a sign of a team spiralling.

Virgil van Dijk, a figure once known for calm authority, inexplicably handled the ball while protesting a foul. That moment summed up Liverpool’s chaos. Ivan Perisic tucked away the penalty, and although Dominik Szoboszlai equalised shortly after, Liverpool could not steady themselves.

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The second half unravelled: Guus Til ghosted in to convert Mauro Junior’s clever pass, and then the defence fell apart entirely as Couhaib Driouech scored twice in the closing stages.

After losing 3-0 to Nottingham Forest a few days earlier, Liverpool have now suffered nine defeats in twelve games. For Arne Slot, the pressure is growing, and quickly.

Arsenal Overpower Bayern In A Confident European Statement

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While Liverpool sank, Arsenal soared. The Emirates roared through a 3-1 triumph over Bayern Munich, ending the German giants’ unbeaten run and confirming Arsenal’s rise into Europe’s elite conversation.

Jurrien Timber opened the scoring after reacting quickest to Bukayo Saka’s corner. Bayern equalised through 17-year-old Lennart Karl, who continues to deliver one mature performance after another. But Arsenal were unfazed.

Noni Madueke marked his European breakthrough with a composed finish to restore the lead. Then came the moment that sent the stadium into disbelief. Manuel Neuer sprinted far out of his area, misjudged the bounce, and Gabriel Martinelli rolled the ball into an empty net.

With five wins from five and the most complete performances of the competition so far, Arsenal look sharper, hungrier and more confident than any of their recent European iterations. They now sit three points clear at the top of the 36-team table.

PSG And Spurs Deliver A Frenetic Eight-Goal Spectacle

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A rematch of the UEFA Super Cup took place at the Parc des Princes, where football turned into theatre. PSG’s 5-3 win over Tottenham had everything. Chaotic defending, long-range stunners, a hat-trick hero and a storyline that shifted every few minutes.

Spurs struck first through Richarlison after good work from Randal Kolo Muani, who later scored twice against his parent club. PSG equalised on the stroke of halftime with a thunderous Vitinha strike that rattled in off the crossbar.

Tottenham grabbed the lead again early in the second half, only for PSG to respond almost instantly. Vitinha curled in another beauty, Fabian Ruiz scored after a clever Joao Neves back-heel and Willian Pacho added a fourth.

Vitinha completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot to secure the victory. PSG finished the match with ten men after Lucas Hernandez received a late red card, but by then the damage was done.

Spurs dropped to 16th in the standings, now having conceded eleven goals in three matches. PSG, meanwhile, are closing in on a top-eight finish.

Mbappe Scores Four In A Heroic Real Madrid Win

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Real Madrid’s nerves were tested, but Kylian Mbappe delivered one of the great Champions League individual performances. His four-goal explosion secured a 4-3 victory over Olympiacos and finally ended Madrid’s three-match winless streak.

Chiquinho stunned the Spanish giants with the opener, finishing a slick move with precision. But Mbappe ignited the comeback, scoring twice in two minutes before completing a lightning-fast hat-trick by racing past the defence and finishing calmly.

Olympiacos refused to fold, pulling one back through Mehdi Taremi and later through Ayoub El Kaabi. Yet every time danger arose, Mbappe returned with an answer. His fourth goal ensured Madrid climbed to fifth place in the standings.

For Xabi Alonso, the result was more than three points. It was a lifeline.

Atletico Madrid Strike Late To Break Inter Milan’s Perfect Run

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Drama continued across Spain as Atletico Madrid secured a 2-1 win over Inter Milan with a 93rd-minute header from Jose Maria Gimenez. Julian Alvarez opened the scoring for the hosts before Piotr Zielinski levelled for Inter.

The Italians seemed set to maintain their unbeaten European streak, but Atletico pushed relentlessly. Gimenez’s towering header deep into stoppage time changed the complexion of the group entirely, leaving Inter stuck in a tense, congested top section of the standings.

Sporting Lisbon Leap Into Top Eight With Clinical Performance

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Sporting Lisbon climbed from 14th to the top eight with a composed 3-0 win over Club Brugge. The Portuguese champions controlled the match after VAR downgraded captain Morten Hjulmand’s early red card.

Eighteen-year-old Geovany Quenda opened the scoring with a sharp turn-and-finish. Luis Suarez then chipped in a composed second after breaking clear through the middle. Francisco Trincao completed the rout in the second half with a decisive strike inside the box.

Sporting’s European campaign is now firmly back on track.

Atalanta Shock Frankfurt With A Five-Minute Blitz

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Atalanta may be struggling domestically, but in Europe they looked revitalised. Their 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt was built on one extraordinary five-minute stretch.

After Lookman and Scamacca hit the woodwork in the first half, the breakthrough arrived on the hour mark as Charles De Ketelaere teed up Ademola Lookman for a calm finish. Two minutes later Ederson poked in the second, and shortly after De Ketelaere smashed home a rebound to make it three.

New manager Raffaele Palladino marked his Champions League debut with a commanding victory.

Monaco Held In Cyprus As Pafos Fight Back

Monaco could not escape Cyprus with all three points after Pafos forced a 2-2 draw. David Luiz scored for the hosts, while both sides went punch for punch in a tight contest.

The result leaves Monaco hovering mid-table in an increasingly unpredictable league phase.

FC Copenhagen Survive Late Scare To Claim First Win

Danish champions FC Copenhagen finally recorded their first win of the campaign with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Kairat Almaty. A late push from the Kazakh side tested Copenhagen’s composure, but the Danes held firm.

It was a necessary breakthrough for a club desperate to stay in the European conversation.

A Night That Redefined The Champions League Picture

From Liverpool’s collapse to Arsenal’s peak, from Mbappe’s unstoppable brilliance to the chaos in Paris, this matchday reshaped the competition’s hierarchy. The Champions League often produces drama, but this round felt like a shift in energy.

Some giants stumbled. Others roared. A few outsiders dared to shake up the brackets.

If this is how the campaign continues, Europe is in for an unforgettable season.

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Chaos, Comebacks And Crushing Defeats: A Wild Night Of Champions League Football