A dramatic night of football in the UEFA Champions League saw major upsets and star performances on 26 November as underdogs and powerhouses produced entertaining — and unexpected — results.
Atalanta stunned Eintracht Frankfurt 3–0, putting the contest beyond doubt with a rapid-fire double in a five-minute blitz. The Italian side’s clinical finishing and defensive resolve punished a Frankfurt side that struggled to respond.
Real Madrid narrowly overcame Olympiacos 4–3, thanks to a four-goal haul from superstar Kylian Mbappé, who dragged the Spanish giants from the brink of defeat to a thrilling late win.
Arsenal claimed top spot in their group by defeating Bayern Munich, showing composure and tactical discipline to overcome one of Europe’s traditional heavyweights. The win boosts their chances of reaching the knockout stages.
Paris Saint‑Germain (PSG) mounted a comeback to beat Tottenham Hotspur, with midfielder Vitinha putting in a standout performance that helped swing the momentum in favour of the French side.
In perhaps the biggest shock of the night, PSV Eindhoven thrashed Liverpool 4–1 at Anfield, dealing a serious blow to the English club’s Champions League ambitions and showing once again that the league stage remains fiercely competitive.
