Champions League: Shocking Defeats for Manchester City and Real Madrid
In a dramatic evening of Champions League action on November 5, 2024, Manchester City faced a humiliating 4-1 defeat against Sporting Lisbon, marking their third consecutive loss across all competitions. The match began positively for City when Phil Foden scored just four minutes in. However, the tide turned quickly as Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres equalized before netting two more goals, including a penalty, to complete a hat-trick. Sporting's Maxi Araújo also scored shortly after halftime, demonstrating a swift and well-executed play that stunned the City defense. This loss not only ended City's unbeaten streak in the Champions League but also placed them at risk of failing to qualify for the knockout stages, as they currently sit with 7 points in their group.
Meanwhile, Liverpool continued their impressive run, securing a 4-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen at Anfield. Luis Diaz starred with a hat-trick, and Cody Gakpo added another goal, solidifying Liverpool's position at the top of the group with a perfect record of four wins. Leverkusen, despite the loss, remains in contention for a top-eight finish with 7 points.
Real Madrid's Stumble Against AC Milan
In another surprising result, Real Madrid suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of AC Milan, leaving them struggling in the group standings. After a penalty equalizer from Vinicius, goals from Morata and Reijnders sealed the victory for Milan. This defeat compounded Madrid's recent struggles, following their loss in El Clasico against Barcelona.
As the Champions League group stage progresses, teams like Sporting Lisbon and Liverpool are looking strong, while Manchester City and Real Madrid face mounting pressure to secure their spots in the next round.
