PSG Beat Villarreal 6-0 as Bayern, United Win
PSG beat Villarreal 6-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday night, while Bayern Munich and Manchester United also won on a night of big scorelines across Europe. Paris Saint-Germain set a record as the fastest team to score four goals in a Champions League match on their way to the rout, and they stayed top of the league-phase standings with 12 points.
The late kick-offs started at 1am Pakistan time on Wednesday, so the results landed in the early hours for viewers in Pakistan. PSG stood alone at the top, followed by six teams on nine points, including Barcelona and Aston Villa.
PSG beat Villarreal 6-0 in record start
PSG wasted no time against Villarreal, scoring four goals faster than any team had managed before in a Champions League match, and they never let the Spanish side back into the game. The win also lifted their goal difference in a tight table.
Feature Pakistan earlier covered PSG beating Barcelona in the Champions League in October, and this win kept that momentum going.
Bayern end Atletico resistance in Madrid
Bayern Munich beat Atletico Madrid 2-0 at the Metropolitano, breaking down a stubborn home side after the break. Atletico finished the first half without a shot on target, and Bayern goalkeeper Jan Oblak had little to do before half-time despite Bayern enjoying most of the ball.
The breakthrough came in the second half. Lennart Karl dispossessed Robin Le Normand inside the Atletico penalty area and finished neatly to put Bayern ahead. Atletico pushed back but created few clear chances, and playing out from defence cost them again in the 74th minute, when Harry Kane’s precise pass released Konrad Laimer to seal the win.
Feature Pakistan earlier reported on Harry Kane’s Champions League form and Ballon d’Or case; his assist in Madrid was another quiet contribution in a side winning without needing him to score every week.
United comeback stuns Roma at Old Trafford
Manchester United came from two goals down to beat AS Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford in the most dramatic game of the night. Roma seized control early when Matias Soule opened the scoring in the 11th minute, and Donyell Malen doubled the lead from the penalty spot seven minutes later.
The early goals deepened the discontent among home supporters, who had released green and gold balloons as the teams emerged, a reference to United’s original colours, before throwing yellow tennis balls onto the pitch.
United began their fightback in the 58th minute when captain Bruno Fernandes scored a retaken penalty. Matheus Cunha then transformed the contest, equalising seven minutes from time before scoring again three minutes later to complete the turnaround. His night ended in chaos: booked for removing his shirt and jumping into the stands after his winner, the Brazilian was sent off for a late challenge in stoppage time.
Barcelona, Inter cruise to comfortable wins
Barcelona eased to a 3-0 home win over Aston Villa at Camp Nou. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the seventh minute after pouncing on a loose Villa pass, and Raphinha added a second-half double, the second from an exquisite Joao Cancelo assist. Villa had created the clearer openings before the break despite the early setback, but they faded once Raphinha struck.
Feature Pakistan earlier covered Aston Villa’s perfect Champions League start; this defeat ended that run.
Inter Milan were equally convincing, beating Feyenoord 3-0 at De Kuip. Yann Bisseck scored early with a long-range curler, Pio Esposito headed home a second before half-time, and Piotr Zielinski sealed the victory after the break.
Elsewhere, Galatasaray beat VfB Stuttgart 2-0, with Aleksey Batrakov scoring twice, and Sporting Lisbon defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0. LASK claimed only their second-ever Champions League win in a 4-0 triumph over Slovan Bratislava, while Bodo/Glimt drew 0-0 with Lille.
What the table looks like now
PSG sit top with 12 points, and the chasing group on nine points includes Barcelona and Villa. With the league phase still to run, the teams on nine points need wins to keep pace, while PSG can afford a slip and still control their own fate.
Stadiums across Europe fell silent before kick-off in memory of Tenerife player Jesus de Miguel, who died earlier on Tuesday after a collision with a goalkeeper, as Feature Pakistan covered on Tuesday: the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel.
The next round will test whether PSG’s lead holds and whether United’s comeback sparks a run. For now, the table has a clear leader.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score between PSG and Villarreal?
PSG beat Villarreal 6-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday, setting a record as the fastest team to score four goals in a Champions League match.
How did Manchester United beat Roma?
Manchester United came from two goals down to beat AS Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford. Bruno Fernandes scored a retaken penalty in the 58th minute, and Matheus Cunha scored twice late on before being sent off in stoppage time.
What were the other big results on the night?
Bayern Munich beat Atletico Madrid 2-0, Barcelona beat Aston Villa 3-0, and Inter Milan beat Feyenoord 3-0. Galatasaray beat Stuttgart 2-0, Sporting Lisbon beat Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0, LASK beat Slovan Bratislava 4-0, and Bodo/Glimt drew 0-0 with Lille.
Who leads the Champions League standings?
PSG lead the league-phase standings with 12 points. Six teams sit behind them on nine points, including Barcelona and Aston Villa.
Why was there silence before the games?
Stadiums across Europe fell silent before kick-off in memory of Tenerife player Jesus de Miguel, who died earlier on Tuesday after a collision with a goalkeeper.
