Just when you thought the Champions League group stage was becoming predictable…
Manchester City and Real Madrid, the two teams mostly likely to win it all this season, took two beatings Tuesday night that shook the competition up.
New Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim quite possibly saved his best for last at Sporting Lisbon, signing off from his final home game with a 4-1 victory over Manchester City. Meanwhile, AC Milan added to Madrid’s many problems in Spain’s capital with a 3-1 victory.
The third most likely team to win the 2024-25 Champions League? Liverpool. And they brushed aside Bayer Leverkusen and Xabi Alonso 4-0 at Anfield to reinforce their credentials.
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