UEFA Champions League: Matchday 5 Results and Recap

The UEFA Champions League group stage is nearing its conclusion, and Matchday 5 saw some exciting matches and surprising results. Here is a roundup of the results from Matchday 5, along with a recap of the most notable moments:

Group A

FC Copenhagen 0-0 Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich failed to break down a resolute FC Copenhagen defense in a goalless draw. The result leaves has ended Bayern's winning run but they are still in control of Group A. It also keeps Copenhagen in contention for a place in the knockout stages.

Galatasaray 3-3 Manchester United

Galatasaray and Manchester United drew 3-3 in a dramatic and thrilling match at Rams Global Stadium. Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes and Scot McTominay scored for United, while Hakim Ziyech (twice) and Kerem Aktürkoğlu netted for Galatasaray.

Group B

Arsenal 6-0 RC Lens

Arsenal thrashed RC Lens 6-0 to secure their place in the Round of 16. The Gunners were in complete control from start to finish, with Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard and Jorginho both scoring one goals each.

Sevilla 2-3 PSV Eindhoven

PSV had moved one step closer to qualification staging a stunning comeback against 10-man Sevilla to win 3-2. Goals from Sergio Ramos and En-Nesyri were not enough to give Sevilla the needed win. Instead, it was PSV who stole the show with goals from Ismael Saibari at 68 minutes, an own goal from Gudelj at 81 minutes and a last-gasp from Pepi at 90+2.

Group C

Real Madrid 4-2 SSC Napoli

Real Madrid came from behind to defeat SSC Napoli 4-2 in a pulsating match. Napoli took an early lead through Giovanni Simeone, but Real Madrid responded with goals from Rodryigo few minutes later before Jude Bellingham gave the home side the lead. Zambo Anguissa then equalized for Napoli but late winner goals from Nico Paz and Joselu ensured that Real Madrid maintain their perfect group stage run.

SC Braga 1-1 Union Berlin

Braga fought hard to keep their hopes of progressing to the next stage of the competition alive or at least a Europa League place. Despite their early 10-man deficit, Braga fought back bravely to take a deserved point at home to hapless Union Berlin.

Group D

Benfica 3-3 Inter Milan

SL Benfica drew 3-3 with Inter Milan in a thrilling encounter. Benfica who are bottom of the group where leading by 3-0 at halftime through a João Mario hatrick. But Inter Milan made sure they go away with a least a point and second half goals from Arnautović, Frattesi and Sánchez cemented the visitors qualification to next stage.

Real Sociedad 0-0 FC Red Bull Salzburg

Real Sociedad and FC Red Bull Salzburg played out a goalless draw. The result leaves Real Sociedad still top of the group and already qualified for next stage and Salzburg in third place and in contention for a place in the Europa League.

Group E

Lazio 2-0 Celtic

Celtic's hopes of reaching the knockout stages were ended with a 2-0 defeat to Lazio. The Scottish champions were outplayed by Lazio, who got a last minutes winner through Ciro Immobile's brace.

Feyenoord 1-3 Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid secured their place in the Round of 16 with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Feyenoord. The win was sealed by two own goals from Feyenoord's Lutsharel Geertruida and Santiago Giménez in first and second half respectively and Mario Hermoso got one for his team to give the visitors the win. Mats Wieffer scored a consolation goal for Feyenoord.

Group F

AC Milan 1-3 Borussia Dortmund

AC Milan's hopes of reaching the knockout stages were dented with a 3-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund. The German side took the lead through Marco Reus before Samuel Chukwueze equalized for Milan. However, goals from Bynoe-Gittens and Karim Adeyemi sealed the win for Dortmund.

Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 Newcastle United

Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United played out a one all draw. Alexander Isak gave Newcastle an early lead but Kylian Mbappe equalized in stoppage time through a controversial pernalty kick. The result leaves both teams in contention for a place in the knockout stages.

Group G

Manchester City 3-2 RB Leipzig

Manchester City produced a stunning cameo to thrash RB Leipzig 3-2. Leipzig took the lead through Openda's two first half goals but City's relentless spirit climbed back to secure first place in Group G with one match remaining. Goals from Haaland, Foden and Alvarez secured the win for the home team.

Young Boys 2-0 Crvena Zvezda

Young Boys secured their first win of the Champions League group stage with a 2-0 victory over Crvena Zvezda. The Swiss side took the lead through an early own goal from Nedeljkovic and another goal from Blum.

Group H

Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 Royal Antwerp

Shakhtar Donetsk kept their hope of qualifying for the Round of 16 with a narrow 1-0 victory over Royal Antwerp. The Ukrainian side took the lead through Mykola Matvienko and held on for a win.

 FC Barcelona 2-1 FC Porto

Barcelona secured their place in the Round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Porto. The visitors took the lead through Pepe Aquino but the lead lasted for only two minutes as João Cancelo scored an equalizer before João Felix scored the winner.