⚡️ Champions League Shakeup: Reds Rocked in Istanbul
Galatasaray stunned Liverpool 1-0 in a tense UCL clash, with Victor Osimhen's 16th-minute penalty sealing the deal. The Reds' woes deepened as Alisson Becker left injured and a late penalty call was controversially overturned. 🚨 "We'll regroup fast," said manager Jürgen Klopp post-match, eyeing Saturday's showdown with Chelsea.
🔵 Blues Bounce Back Against Mourinho's Return
Chelsea narrowly defeated Benfica 1-0 in a nail-biter at Stamford Bridge, thanks to Richard Rios' own goal. The match marked José Mourinho's emotional return to London, but his new squad couldn't break Enzo Maresca's defense. 💪 "Three points matter most," grinned Chelsea's Cole Palmer post-game.
🌟 Mbappé Steals the Spotlight
Kylian Mbappé delivered a masterclass with a hat-trick for Real Madrid in Kazakhstan, while Bayern Munich and Inter Milan cruised to dominant wins. Tottenham fought back to draw 2-2 with Bodo/Glimt, keeping Group C wide open. 🌍
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Liverpool lose to Galatasaray in UCL, Chelsea beat Mourinho's Benfica
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