Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase delivered one of the highest-scoring rounds in recent memory. A total of 78 goals were scored across the two nights, with 46 of them coming on Wednesday alone. Paris Saint-Germain produced a statement win at the Etihad, Real Madrid staged a dramatic late comeback in Rome, and several other sides posted eye-catching results.
Here is the complete recap of every result, the biggest talking points, and what it means for the league phase table. For the full fixture list and ongoing coverage, visit the main UEFA Champions League 2026/27 hub and the results & standings page.
Full Matchday 2 Results
Tuesday 13 October
- Lens 0-2 Sporting CP
- Sabah 2-0 Slavia Prague
- Arsenal 3-0 Lille
- Atlético Madrid 2-0 Manchester United
- Galatasaray 1-4 Barcelona
- Inter Milan 3-4 Club Brugge
- RB Leipzig 1-0 PSV Eindhoven
- Viking 3-3 Bayern Munich
- Villarreal 3-1 Napoli
- Feyenoord 3-2 Como
- LASK 3-6 Liverpool
- Roma 3-4 Real Madrid
- Aston Villa 6-0 Fenerbahçe
- Bodø/Glimt 1-0 Borussia Dortmund
- Manchester City 2-4 Paris Saint-Germain
- Real Betis 3-2 Porto
- Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 AEK Athens
- Slovan Bratislava 0-3 VfB Stuttgart
Biggest Stories of the Round
Paris Saint-Germain dominate Manchester City
PSG raced into a 3-0 lead before half-time with goals from Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha. Although Erling Haaland pulled two back, Maghnes Akliouche’s strike secured a 4-2 win for the holders at the Etihad. It was a clear statement from Luis Enrique’s side and left Manchester City with work to do.
PSG raced into a 3-0 lead before half-time with goals from Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha. Although Erling Haaland pulled two back, Maghnes Akliouche’s strike secured a 4-2 win for the holders at the Etihad. It was a clear statement from Luis Enrique’s side and left Manchester City with work to do.
Real Madrid’s late comeback in Rome
José Mourinho’s Roma led 3-1 with under ten minutes remaining after Donyell Malen’s double. Real Madrid then scored three times in the final eight minutes — through Carlos Espí, Endrick and Antonio Rüdiger — all from corners, to snatch a 4-3 victory. Kylian Mbappé marked his 100th Champions League appearance with a goal earlier in the game.
José Mourinho’s Roma led 3-1 with under ten minutes remaining after Donyell Malen’s double. Real Madrid then scored three times in the final eight minutes — through Carlos Espí, Endrick and Antonio Rüdiger — all from corners, to snatch a 4-3 victory. Kylian Mbappé marked his 100th Champions League appearance with a goal earlier in the game.
Liverpool and Aston Villa run riot
Bradley Barcola scored a hat-trick as Liverpool thrashed LASK 6-3 in Austria. At Villa Park, Aston Villa recorded the biggest European win in their history with a 6-0 demolition of Fenerbahçe. Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley both scored twice.
Bradley Barcola scored a hat-trick as Liverpool thrashed LASK 6-3 in Austria. At Villa Park, Aston Villa recorded the biggest European win in their history with a 6-0 demolition of Fenerbahçe. Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley both scored twice.
Other notable results
Bodø/Glimt claimed a shock 1-0 win over Borussia Dortmund. Barcelona and Arsenal both stayed perfect with comfortable victories, while Bayern Munich dropped points in a 3-3 draw at Viking and Manchester United lost 2-0 at Atlético Madrid. Inter Milan suffered a 4-3 home defeat to Club Brugge.
Bodø/Glimt claimed a shock 1-0 win over Borussia Dortmund. Barcelona and Arsenal both stayed perfect with comfortable victories, while Bayern Munich dropped points in a 3-3 draw at Viking and Manchester United lost 2-0 at Atlético Madrid. Inter Milan suffered a 4-3 home defeat to Club Brugge.
Talking Points After Matchday 2
Barcelona, Arsenal, Sporting CP and now Paris Saint-Germain all sit on six points. Aston Villa’s 6-0 win also puts them firmly in the conversation after two matches. Bayern’s draw and Manchester City’s defeat mean both sides will need strong responses in the coming weeks.
The goal volume was exceptional. Six of the nine Wednesday fixtures produced five or more goals, underlining the open, attacking nature of the early league phase.
Real Madrid’s resilience in the closing stages will give them belief, while Manchester United and Inter Milan already face pressure after losing both of their opening fixtures.
What It Means for the League Phase
With only two matchdays completed, the table remains fluid, but the top of the standings is starting to take shape. Teams that continue to collect points over the next two or three rounds will put themselves in a strong position for the top eight. Those who drop further points will quickly find themselves looking at the play-off places or worse.
Major fixtures still to come include Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona and Bayern Munich vs Arsenal on Matchday 3.
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Matchday 2 will be remembered for its drama, late twists and sheer number of goals. The league phase is only just beginning, and the next round of fixtures will bring even more clarity.
For the full schedule, updated standings and more analysis, head back to the UEFA Champions League hub
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