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Champions League contests see victories for Arsenal and Real Madrid, while Juventus secure a dramatic draw.

Champions League's inaugural match featured upset victories by underdogs UnionSaint-Gilloise and Qarabag, while Tottenham Hotspur added to their tournament wins.

Champions League Kickoffs Yield Success for Arsenal and Real Madrid, Juventus Secures Dramatic...
Champions League Kickoffs Yield Success for Arsenal and Real Madrid, Juventus Secures Dramatic Last-Second Draw

Champions League contests see victories for Arsenal and Real Madrid, while Juventus secure a dramatic draw.

Champions League Roundup: Dramatic Draws, Upsets, and Exciting Finishes in the UEFA Champions League

In the latest round of UEFA Champions League matches, there were plenty of thrilling moments, dramatic twists, and unexpected results.

Borussia Dortmund vs Juventus

Niko Kovač's Dortmund started the match on the front foot, with Felix Nmecha putting them ahead with a stylish goal in the first half. However, the game took a turn when Dani Carvajal was sent off, leaving Juventus's side with 10 men for the closing stages. Despite this disadvantage, Juventus equalized through Dusan Vlahovic just after the hour mark, and the match seemed destined for a draw. But in the 6th minute of stoppage time, Lloyd Kelly scored the winning goal for Juventus, making it 4-4.

Arsenal vs Athletic Bilbao

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal dominated the second half against Athletic Bilbao, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring the first goal in the 72nd minute. Leandro Trossard then added a second goal with a deflected shot, securing a 2-0 victory for the Gunners.

Real Madrid vs Marseille

Real Madrid came from behind to beat Marseille 2-1, thanks to two penalties from Kylian Mbappe. Timothy Weah had given Marseille the lead, but Madrid fought back, with Karim Adeyemi and Ramy Bensebaini scoring for the Spanish giants.

Union Saint-Gilloise vs PSV Eindhoven

Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise secured a impressive 3-1 away win over PSV Eindhoven, with Promise David, Anouar Ait El Hadj, and Kevin Mac Allister scoring for the visitors. Ruben van Bommel scored a consolation goal for PSV Eindhoven.

Dortmund's New Coach

Niko Kovač was appointed as the head coach of Borussia Dortmund in February 2023, succeeding Nuri Sahin, and his contract has been extended until 2027. Before Kovač, Edin Terzić served as coach from December 2020 until mid-2021.

Thomas Frank's Spurs Win

Thomas Frank's Spurs won 1-0 against Villarreal in the UEFA Champions League, but details about the goalscorer were not available at the time of writing.

Qarabag's Historic Victory

In a historic moment, Qarabag recorded their first ever win in the UEFA Champions League proper, defeating an unnamed opponent. More details about this match are expected to be announced in future reports.

Note: This article is based on the provided bullet points and may be updated with additional information as it becomes available.

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