Let’s summarize the results of the autumn part of the tournament.

Manchester United below the Turkish club in the standings

The strong reaction to Maguire’s goal against the Danes was surprising, as was Onana’s save after an opponent’s penalty in the final minutes of the match. There, moreover, Garnacho also committed a bad action: the Argentine caught the mark before the Danes struck. We have arrived at the moment when the formidable and rich Manchester United are crazy with happiness at having saved a minimal victory at home against a very modest opponent. The goal and the save do not erase the past mistakes of Maguire and Onana, and the victory is only a tribute to the memory of a deceased legend Bobby Charlton. But defeat Manchester United of Galatasaray leaves the possibility of causing a sensation in a group where there is a clear leader: Bayern. Here Tuchel’s team plays as real favourites. There are 37 matches in the group stage Champions League without defeats, and only three World Cups. A Manchester United celebrates the victory over Copenhagen, forgetting about eighth place nuclear submarine and third place in the group Champions League.

Feyenoord are first in a difficult group

This is the answer to how exactly the Dutch managed to take fifth place in the ranking of UEFA. Local clubs, despite Ajax’s problems, performed well in second division European competitions. But in the Champions League Feyenoord, who had the Conference League final against Roma behind them a year ago, demonstrate that they have the right to wins and points. A brace from Mexican striker Santiago Jimenez allowed us to beat Lazio, the boy is in great form. And given that Atlético went through difficult moments yesterday in Glasgow – coach Rogers’ Celtic almost won and had to recover twice – now coach Arne Slot is first in a difficult group where the fight isn’t over yet. Lazio now has to beat the Dutch in Rome.

Milan is the last in the “quartet of death”

In the “group of death” anyone could end up in last place. But Pioli, recently one step away from the Champions League final, hardly thought about it. Newcastle have no European experience and Borussia Dortmund remain an unlucky team, although they have a strong squad even after Bellingham’s departure. But Milan has more experience and its composition is no worse than that of its competitors. But the club’s fans don’t like the results. Two world wars gave way to crushing defeat PSG. The failure in Paris is not yet fatal, but it reminds us of the Rossoneri’s disadvantages. Despite the fact that they have come a long way to once again retain the precious cup – they won the scudetto, the formidable Milan, which defeated everyone in Europe, has not yet returned.

Benfica still has no points

It is normal that in the Champions League, after three rounds played, there are three teams without points. Last time Rangers, Victoria and Juventus started like this. This time Berlin Union, Antwerp and Benfica neither won nor drew. A year ago the Portuguese were first in the group PSG and Juventus, who now have problems, although the quartet also includes the modest Austrian Salzburg. But Real Sociedad beat the Portuguese by one goal after Inter. A sensational failure in the first round against the Austrians – the Eagles lost 0:2 at home when young Antonio Silva received a red card in the thirteenth minute of the match – completes the story of the unexpected fall of Benfica, who usually fight for playoffs.

First hat-trick Champions League by the Porto player

Haaland, Mbappe and Vinicius failed to score three times on the night. Yesterday Erling ended his worst ever goalless streak in the Champions League. But the first hat-trick of the group stage only came in the third round. Additionally, Porto’s young Brazilian striker Evanilson scored three goals on the night. This is not the first year that he is part of the team, he is not satisfied with the high performance, so this is a surprise for the footballer himself, who is now in the running for the “Player of the Week” award in Champions League. Van Bommel’s team – the Dutchman coaches the Belgians of Antwerp – had no chance against Conceicao’s team, because there is talk of a meeting of the “dragons” with the main outsider of the entire Champions League. Evanilson scored three of the four goals. And since Shakhtar only managed to regain one goal from two against Barcelona, ​​​​Porto now have the advantage. If they beat the Belgians again, with the help of Barcelona’s new success they will have the necessary basis to leave the group.

The modest “Lance” is higher than “Seville” and PSV

If you look at all the groups, even Copenhagen PSV and Milan, despite the teams being in last place, the chances for the playoffs remain. Even if it is clear that the Rossoneri are higher than the others. IN PSV They hardly expected that at the equator of the Champions League group stage, Lens would finish second in their group. The French club is so high thanks to a resounding victory over Arsenal. Arteta made a poor impression, but now Jesus’ success has saved him from trouble against Sevilla. However, the Spaniards and PSV, having scored two points out of a possible nine, remains in the fight, because Lens still has five points. But if the Dutch do not beat the French, and Arsenal’s home victory over Sergio Ramos will help, they will see a surprise: Lens will rush to the Champions League playoffs, although the quartet includes two more experienced teams in Europe. The French, among other things, are at home one point from the relegation zone and have won twice in nine rounds.

Real Sociedad are on par with Inter

Zakharyan made his Champions League debut, playing at the end of the match in Lisbon. Arsene came out to defend the one-goal lead. He scored by tackling the ball, faced the ball eleven times and managed to make five accurate passes. He certainly didn’t do any harm and his competitor Barrentchea scored the assist. The young Spaniard passed clearly along the left flank, successfully exchanged the ball from foot to foot, waited for the Benfica goalkeeper to come out of the goal and rolled towards Brais Mendes, who scored the third goal in Champions League. The goal put the Eagles on the attack, but Real Sociedad withstood the pressure. There are now two leaders in the quartet, teaming up with Zakharyan and Lautaro Martinez. This is a great success for the Spanish club, which had not played in the Champions League for a long time. But the luck was deserved, because Kubo, Oyarzabal and Merino almost beat Inter at home, Lautaro saved the Milanese in the final. Zakharyan has a strong team, players and high competition, one of the reasons for Arsen’s difficult adaptation in Spain.