Anthony Gordon scored his first Barcelona goal in a 3-0 win over Getafe, easing early skepticism. The former Newcastle winger impressed with speed and dribbling, taking pressure off talisman Raphinha under Hansi Flick. Meanwhile, Manuel Neuer faced scrutiny after a costly mistake led to Augsburg's record-breaking eight-second goal in a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich.
Harry Kane assisted both Bayern goals, but Neuer's errors fueled calls for Jonas Urbig's promotion. In Spain, Yan Diomande's late winner rescued Real Madrid against Villarreal, despite Vinicius Junior's controversial dismissal. Rayo Vallecano's match with Athletic Club was abandoned after fans protested owner Raul Martin Presa's lack of investment, throwing paper planes and rubber balls.
Atletico Madrid and Real Betis also won, maintaining pressure on the top spots.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing