The third matchday of the UEFA Champions League first stage delivered spectacular performances and thrilling games that marked the week in European football. Here’s a recap of the most outstanding matches.

Real Madrid 5-2 Borussia Dortmund: Vinícius Leads the Comeback

Real Madrid staged one of the most remarkable comebacks of the round, defeating Borussia Dortmund 5-2 at the Santiago Bernabéu. The German side went into halftime with a 2-0 lead, but in the second half, Carlo Ancelotti’s team unleashed its firepower, led by a sensational Vinícius Jr. The Brazilian scored a hat-trick, with goals from Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo completing the turnaround for the home side, who remain unbeaten in the competition.

Barcelona 4-1 Bayern Munich: Raphinha Shines

At Camp Nou, Barcelona put on one of their best performances of the season, defeating Bayern Munich 4-1. The standout player was Raphinha, who netted a hat-trick and was the driving force behind Barcelona’s attack. The Brazilian winger, who has quickly become one of the club's top signings, was a constant threat down the right flank and lethal in front of goal. Barcelona advances confidently in their group, aiming high in Europe this season.

Manchester City 3-1 RB Leipzig: Haaland Unstoppable

In England, Manchester City secured a 3-1 win over RB Leipzig, with Erling Haaland once again taking center stage. The Norwegian forward continued his incredible form in the Champions League, scoring two goals in a match City dominated from start to finish. Leipzig responded with a goal from Dani Olmo, but City maintained control to secure the victory and stay top of their group.

PSG 2-2 PSV Eindhoven: Disappointment for Luis Enrique

In Paris, PSG squandered a golden opportunity, drawing 2-2 with PSV Eindhoven. Luis Enrique's side controlled much of the game and took the lead through goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. However, a late penalty and an injury-time equalizer from the Dutch side left PSG frustrated, feeling as though they had dropped two points. The Spanish coach voiced his disappointment, calling the draw "unjust."

Milan 2-1 Porto: Reijnders Shines at San Siro

AC Milan secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Porto in a closely contested match at San Siro. Tijjani Reijnders was the man of the match, scoring the winning goal and consistently troubling the opposition’s midfield. Porto had taken an early lead through Mehdi Taremi, but Milan fought back to secure a crucial win that keeps their hopes of advancing to the next stage alive.

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