The Champions League witnessed an uncharacteristically low-scoring night on Wednesday, with only 13 goals scored across six matches. This stark contrast followed a high-scoring Tuesday, where 28 goals were netted, including Bayern Munich’s impressive nine-goal haul.
The most notable goalless draw was between Manchester City and Inter Milan, a rematch of the 2023 final. This result marked the first time City failed to score at home in the Champions League since 2022. Despite dominating possession and creating chances, Pep Guardiola’s team could not find a breakthrough.
Another 0-0 draw occurred between Bologna and Shakhtar Donetsk, adding to the unusual goal drought. Bologna, making their Champions League return after 60 years, played with attacking intent but were denied by Shakhtar’s goalkeeper.
Paris Saint-Germain also struggled to score against Girona, but a late error by goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga gifted them a 1-0 victory. Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, needed late goals from substitutes Jamie Gittens and Serhou Guirassy to secure a 3-0 win over Club Brugge.
The new Champions League format has welcomed several new faces, including Sparta Prague, who made a strong debut with a 3-0 victory over Salzburg. Celtic also impressed with a 5-1 win over Slovan Bratislava, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Despite the low goal count on Wednesday, the Champions League continues to offer excitement and drama. The upcoming Thursday slate of matches promises more action, with Barcelona facing Monaco, Atalanta hosting Arsenal, and Bayer Leverkusen visiting Feyenoord.
