Football fans witnessed a night of dramatic twists in the UEFA Champions League this week as Manchester City and Barcelona suffered shocking defeats. In a plot twist worthy of a sports thriller, Pep Guardiola’s 10-rotation gamble backfired spectacularly during his 100th UCL match as City’s manager. Bayer Leverkusen capitalized on defensive gaps, with Alejandro Grimaldo and Patrik Schick scoring decisive goals in a 2-0 victory. 🚨
Meanwhile, Chelsea turned up the heat at Stamford Bridge! An own goal and a red card for Barcelona paved the way for a dominant 3-0 win, highlighted by 18-year-old Estevao’s electrifying strike. 💥 Schick summed up Leverkusen’s vibe post-match: "We gave everything 'til the last second."
With Haaland benched and City’s lineup reshuffle failing to click, the result raises questions about squad depth ahead of knockout stages. For Barca? A red card and defensive blunders left fans groaning into their paella. 😬
