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Champions League roundup: Fenerbahce end Liverpool run as Barcelona and Real Madrid record wins
Fenerbahce defeated Liverpool in Istanbul to end their perfect start, while Barcelona beat Aston Villa and Real Madrid maintained their 100% record.
Written by GFR Iberian Desk · AR001137
Fenerbahce secured a victory over Liverpool in Istanbul, coming back twice from behind to end Liverpool's perfect start to their Champions League campaign after four matches. The Turkish side's manager Dirk Kuyt described the win as a miracle, while Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola stated that his team conceded cheap and messy goals during the defeat.
Elsewhere in the competition, Barcelona brought an end to Aston Villa's perfect Champions League start with a win at the Spotify Nou Camp, where forward Raphinha scored twice for the hosts.
Defeats for Unbeaten Sides and Late drama
Real Madrid maintained their own 100% start to the European campaign through a late goal from captain Federico Valverde. The midfielder's striking effort earned a away victory against AEK Athens, dealing the Greek club their third consecutive loss in the competition.
Manchester United recorded a comeback victory at Old Trafford against Roma. After falling two goals behind, the home side scored repeatedly in the second half to turn the match around.
Comebacks and Late Surges
Porto delivered a decisive performance against Napoli, scoring three goals in the final 20 minutes of the match to complete a victory after pulling away in the closing stages.
The results leave several European groups closely contested as former group leaders saw their perfect records come to an end.
Sources
- BBC Sport Football — Another 'miracle' in Istanbul - but this one hurt Liverpool
- BBC Sport Football — Liverpool crumble at Kuyt's Fenerbahce
- BBC Sport Football — Valverde stunner earns Real Madrid late win at AEK Athens
- BBC Sport Football — Manchester United beat Roma in epic second-half comeback
- BBC Sport Football — Emphatic Porto thrash Napoli in second-half romp
- BBC Sport Football — Raphinha scores twice as Barcelona beat Aston Villa
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