Inter Milan, Real Madrid Triumph; Liverpool, Benfica Face Early Setbacks in Champions League
Inter Milan and Real Madrid, led by their respective managers, have started their UEFA Champions League campaigns with impressive victories, while Liverpool and José Mourinho's Benfica Lisbon face early setbacks.
Inter Milan, under the guidance of former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte, secured a convincing 3:0 win against Slavia Prague. This result follows their strong performance from last season and places them at the top of the table with six points after two games. Meanwhile, Liverpool suffered their first-ever Champions League defeat, losing 0:1 to Galatasaray. The game also saw the injury substitutions of goalkeeper Alisson and former Frankfurt player Hugo Ekitike.
In the same group, former Frankfurt player Jens Petter Hauge scored twice for FK Bodo/Glimt in a 2:2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. Over in Group F, Real Madrid enjoyed a 5:0 victory over Qairat Almaty, with Kylian Mbappé netting three goals. Mbappé's performance has contributed to Real Madrid's six points from two games. Elsewhere, Olympique Marseille secured a 4:0 win against Ajax Amsterdam.
Inter Milan and Real Madrid lead their respective groups, while Liverpool and Benfica Lisbon face early challenges. Mbappé's hat-trick for Real Madrid and Hauge's brace for Bodo/Glimt highlight the impact of former Frankfurt players in the UEFA Champions League. The competition continues with more exciting matches ahead.
