UCL Roundup: Arsenal, Manchester City experience mixed fortunes in six-goal thrillers
Tuesday’s Champions League matches yielded mixed results for English powerhouses Arsenal and Manchester City, as they engaged in six-goal thrillers.
Arsenal cruised to an impressive 5-1 victory against Sporting in Portugal, while Manchester City squandered a 3-0 lead, settling for a 3-3 draw against Feyenoord.
Manchester City, reeling from five consecutive losses, seemed revitalised after Erling Haaland’s brace and Ikay Gundogan’s goal put them ahead 3-0.
However, Feyenoord staged a stunning comeback, scoring three goals in the final 15 minutes to force a draw. This disappointing result extended Manchester City’s winless streak.
In contrast, Arsenal’s emphatic victory against Sporting showcased their attacking prowess. The Gunners’ 5-1 win demonstrated their resurgence in the competition.
Tuesday’s matches also witnessed significant milestones for Robert Lewandowski and Erling Haaland. Lewandowski joined the elite group of players with 100+ Champions League goals, cementing his status as one of the competition’s all-time greats.
This achievement took him 125 games, two more than Lionel Messi and 12 fewer than Cristiano Ronaldo.
Haaland also etched his name in the record books, becoming the fastest player to reach 50 Champions League goal involvements.
His impressive record surpasses Ruud van Nistelrooy’s previous mark of 45 games.
