UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 delivered extraordinary results, dramatic late goals, and major changes to the league standings. Como stole the spotlight with a historic 9-1 demolition of RC Lens, while Real Madrid and Fenerbahçe secured thrilling comeback victories.
Elsewhere, FC Porto overwhelmed Napoli, Manchester City edged RB Leipzig, and Arsenal continued their impressive campaign with a victory over Slavia Prague.
The latest round of results added further intrigue to the competition, with several clubs strengthening their positions in the race for qualification.
Como Destroy Lens 9-1 in Historic Champions League Performance
Como produced one of the most remarkable performances in Champions League history, crushing RC Lens 9-1 at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
The Italian side’s eight-goal victory margin matched the largest winning margin recorded in UEFA Champions League history, highlighting the extraordinary scale of their performance.
Anastasios Douvikas led the scoring with a hat-trick, finding the net in the seventh, 32nd, and 57th minutes. His early goals established Como’s dominance and left Lens struggling to recover.
Nico Paz added a third in the 40th minute before the visitors continued their relentless attack after halftime.
Lucas Da Cunha, Marc-Oliver Kempf, and Mattia Liberali extended the advantage to 7-0 by the 62nd minute.
Lens briefly found consolation through Ruben Aguilar in the 65th minute, but Como quickly responded. Martin Baturina scored in the 69th minute before Matteo Papaccioli completed the demolition in stoppage time.
Como’s attacking dominance reflected in statistics
Como’s superiority extended beyond the scoreline.
The visitors recorded 15 total shots compared with Lens’ nine, while producing 11 shots on target against their opponent’s three.
Como also controlled possession with 53% and completed 579 passes at a 91% accuracy rate.
The performance reinforced Como’s position among the competition’s leading teams. After four matches, they sit fourth in the standings with nine points and an impressive goal difference of +13.
Real Madrid Beat AEK Athens With Valverde’s Last-Minute Winner
Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over AEK Athens at the OPAP Arena, with Federico Valverde delivering the decisive moment in the 92nd minute.
The Spanish giants initially struggled against an energetic AEK side that took the lead in the 12th minute.
Aboubakary Koïta finished a setup from Luka Jović to put the Greek hosts ahead. Real Madrid responded through Jude Bellingham in the 32nd minute, bringing the match level before halftime.
The second half continued to produce drama.
AEK regained the lead in the 75th minute when Stavros Pilios finished a counterattack assisted by Koïta.
However, Real Madrid quickly responded. Kylian Mbappé restored parity in the 78th minute before Valverde struck from distance deep into stoppage time to complete the comeback.
AEK’s frustration increased further when Koïta received a red card in the closing moments.
Real Madrid maintain perfect Champions League record
The victory strengthened Real Madrid’s position near the top of the league standings.
After four matches, Madrid have recorded four wins, collecting 12 points and scoring 13 goals.
Their perfect record places them second behind Paris Saint-Germain, who also have 12 points but boast a superior goal difference.
Real Madrid’s ability to secure victories in difficult away matches could prove crucial as the competition progresses.
Fenerbahçe Stun Liverpool With Late Comeback
Fenerbahçe delivered another major surprise by defeating Liverpool 3-2 at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium.
The Turkish club overturned a deficit to secure their first Champions League victory since 2008, while Liverpool suffered their first European defeat of the season.
Liverpool initially took control of the match.
Trey Nyoni opened the scoring in the 25th minute, converting after Archie Brown’s clearance fell into his path. The goal marked Nyoni’s first senior goal for Liverpool.
Fenerbahçe responded just four minutes later through Mason Greenwood, whose free-kick found its way past the Liverpool defensive wall.
The visitors regained the lead in the second half when Alexander Isak headed home a cross from Cody Gakpo in the 68th minute.
However, Fenerbahçe refused to surrender.
Archie Brown capitalized on a defensive mistake in the 73rd minute to level the score before assisting Vedat Muriqi’s decisive header six minutes later.
The home crowd celebrated a memorable comeback as Fenerbahçe secured all three points.
Liverpool’s possession advantage was not enough
Liverpool dominated possession with 68% and completed 475 passes at 90% accuracy.
The English side also registered 22 shots, compared with Fenerbahçe’s 17.
Despite those advantages, Fenerbahçe proved more effective in decisive moments.
The Turkish club recorded an expected goals figure of 1.74 compared with Liverpool’s 1.55, demonstrating their ability to create meaningful scoring opportunities.
Liverpool remain eighth in the standings with nine points, while Fenerbahçe occupy 19th place with five points.
Porto, Manchester City, and Arsenal Secure Important Wins
Matchday 4 also produced several significant results across Europe.
FC Porto defeated Napoli 4-1, delivering a convincing performance against the Italian side.
Manchester City edged RB Leipzig 3-2 in a closely contested match, maintaining their position among the leading clubs.
Arsenal also secured a 2-1 victory over Slavia Prague, collecting another important three points in their qualification campaign.
Borussia Dortmund defeated Real Betis 2-1, while Club Brugge claimed a 2-1 victory against PSV Eindhoven.
These results further intensified the competition for qualification positions.
Champions League Matchday 4 results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| AEK Athens vs Real Madrid | 2-3 |
| Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool | 3-2 |
| Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis | 2-1 |
| FC Porto vs Napoli | 4-1 |
| PSV Eindhoven vs Club Brugge | 1-2 |
| RB Leipzig vs Manchester City | 2-3 |
| RC Lens vs Como | 1-9 |
| Slavia Prague vs Arsenal | 1-2 |
Champions League Standings After Matchday 4
The latest results left Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid sharing the top two positions with 12 points from four matches.
Como climbed into fourth place with nine points, supported by an outstanding goal difference of +13.
Barcelona, Aston Villa, Manchester City, and Liverpool also remain firmly positioned in the qualification race.
Meanwhile, Fenerbahçe’s victory lifted them to 19th place, keeping their hopes of progressing alive.
Top 12 teams
| Rank | Club | Played | Points | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 4 | 12 | +15 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 4 | 12 | +6 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 4 | 10 | +5 |
| 4 | Como | 4 | 9 | +13 |
| 5 | Barcelona | 4 | 9 | +8 |
| 6 | Aston Villa | 4 | 9 | +6 |
| 7 | Manchester City | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| 8 | Liverpool | 4 | 9 | +4 |
| 9 | Club Brugge | 4 | 9 | +4 |
| 10 | Sporting | 4 | 9 | +4 |
| 11 | Real Betis | 4 | 9 | +2 |
| 12 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 9 | +2 |
Como’s Historic Night Headlines an Unpredictable Champions League
Matchday 4 demonstrated how quickly the Champions League landscape can change.
Como’s extraordinary 9-1 victory over Lens was the standout result, while Real Madrid and Fenerbahçe showcased their resilience with dramatic comeback wins.
With several clubs separated by only a few points, the race for qualification remains wide open.
The next round of fixtures will provide another opportunity for teams to strengthen their positions, recover from setbacks, and establish themselves as serious contenders for European glory.
