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 5–1, 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 4–0 win over Club Brugge at the Allianz Arena, while Real Madrid edged Juventus 1–0 at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Jude Bellingham scoring the decisive goal in his return to action.
In other results:
- Sporting Lisbon defeated Marseille 2–1 in Lisbon.
- Monaco and Tottenham Hotspur played out a goalless draw in Fontvieille.
- Atalanta and Slavia Prague also ended 0–0 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.