The UEFA Champions League continued with high drama and decisive victories on Wednesday, as several European giants solidified their positions in the league phase.
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea overwhelmed Ajax 5โ1, capitalizing on an early red card to Kenneth Taylor and delivering a clinical attacking display that thrilled home supporters.
Bayern Munich maintained their unbeaten run with a commanding 4โ0 win over Club Brugge at the Allianz Arena, while Real Madrid edged Juventus 1โ0 at the Santiago Bernabรฉu, with Jude Bellingham scoring the decisive goal in his return to action.
In other results:
- Sporting Lisbon defeated Marseille 2โ1 in Lisbon.
- Monaco and Tottenham Hotspur played out a goalless draw in Fontvieille.
- Atalanta and Slavia Prague also ended 0โ0 in Bergamo.
The results mark a pivotal moment in the newly formatted league phase, with clubs jostling for position ahead of the knockout rounds. Matchday 4 resumes next week with more high-stakes fixtures across Europe.