Several interesting results were recorded in the third-round matches of the UEFA Champions League league phase. Real Madrid defeated Germany’s Leipzig 4–1 at home. Italy’s Como also beat England’s Manchester United by the same scoreline.

The match between Real Madrid and Leipzig took place at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. Bernardo Silva opened the scoring in the 44th minute. Arda Güler added another goal in the 52nd minute of the second half. Kylian Mbappé scored the third goal in the 83rd minute. Leipzig player Tidiam Gomis pulled one back for the visitors in the 85th minute. However, in the 87th minute, Yan Diomande scored Real Madrid’s fourth goal, setting the final score.

For Bernardo Silva, this was his first goal for his new club since joining Real Madrid from England’s Manchester City during the summer transfer window.

As a result, Real Madrid, coached by José Mourinho, secured their third consecutive victory in the current Champions League campaign. Madrid had previously beaten Inter 2–1 at home and defeated Roma 4–3 away. In the next round, Real Madrid will visit Greek club AEK on 4 November. Leipzig, meanwhile, suffered their second defeat in three matches. The German side will play Manchester City at home on the same day.

In other matches of the day, Italy’s Como defeated Manchester United 4–1. Bayern Munich drew 2–2 with London’s Arsenal at home.

French club LOSC Lille lost 4–2 to Turkey’s Galatasaray. Milan’s Inter defeated Ukraine’s Shakhtar 1–0. England’s Aston Villa beat Norway’s Viking 3–1.

Belgium’s Club Brugge defeated Lens 3–0. Spain’s Real Betis overcame the Netherlands’ Feyenoord 1–0. Sporting CP of Lisbon, meanwhile, lost 3–2 to Austria’s LASK.

These third-round Champions League results have significant implications for the teams’ prospects in the upcoming stages of the competition.