Champions League: Van Dijk Rescues Liverpool, Bayern Outclass Chelsea, PSG Thrash Atalanta
At Anfield, Liverpool needed a late header from captain Virgil van Dijk to seal a 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid. The Premier League champions had gone 2-0 up through Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah, but a spirited Atletico fightback saw Marcos Llorente net twice to level before Van Dijk struck late.
Matchday 2 of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League served up drama and goals across Europe on Wednesday night.
At Anfield, Liverpool needed a late header from captain Virgil van Dijk to seal a 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid. The Premier League champions had gone 2-0 up through Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah, but a spirited Atletico fightback saw Marcos Llorente net twice to level before Van Dijk struck late.
In Germany, Bayern Munich proved too strong for Chelsea, claiming a 3-1 victory. Harry Kane bagged a brace for Vincent Kompany’s side, with the Blues unable to match their intensity.
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 3-0 triumph over Atalanta, underlining their title credentials.
Elsewhere, tournament debutants Pafo and Bodo/Glimt both secured draws, while Inter Milan earned a 2-0 win at Ajax thanks to a double from Marcus Thuram.
