Liverpool humbled again as Arsenal down Bayern in Champions League

The UEFA Champions League delivered a night of high drama and unexpected results, with Liverpool’s woes deepening, Arsenal making a statement, and Kylian Mbappe stealing the spotlight. Liverpool’s 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven at Anfield marked their ninth loss in 12 games across all competitions, piling pressure on manager Arne Slot. PSV capitalized on defensive errors, with Guus Til and Couhaib Driouech sealing the victory after an early penalty by Ivan Perisic. Slot admitted the disappointment but praised his team’s first-half response. Meanwhile, Arsenal ended Bayern Munich’s unbeaten run with a commanding 3-1 win, moving to the top of the 36-team table. Jurrien Timber, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Martinelli scored for the Gunners, who maintained their perfect record in the competition. In Paris, PSG overcame Tottenham in an eight-goal thriller, with Vitinha scoring a hat-trick in a 5-3 victory. Kylian Mbappe was the star of the night, netting four goals as Real Madrid edged Olympiacos 4-3. Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid snatched a late win against Inter Milan, while Atalanta and Pafos secured notable results in their respective matches.