Matchday 5 delivered chaos and brilliance — goals galore across Europe
PSG and Tottenham light up the night
In a dizzying eight-goal thriller at the Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain edged Tottenham Hotspur 5–3.
The match had everything — fast breaks, attacking flair, and drama to spare.
Vitinha starred with a first-half hat-trick, kicking off the flood of goals.
Additional strikes from Fabián Ruiz and Willian Pacho sealed the win, while Spurs mounted a spirited fight-back driven by Richarlison, and later a late double from Randal Kolo Muani.
But a late red card for Lucas Hernández ensured PSG held on amid pandemonium.
Real Madrid escape with 4–3 win over Olympiacos in classic war of attrition
At Georgios Karaiskáki Stadium, Olympiacos FC nearly pulled off an upset against Real Madrid C.F. — but Madrid’s resilience prevailed in a wild 4–3 affair.
After Olympiacos struck first, Madrid responded hammer-and-tongs.
Kylian Mbappé delivered a rapid-fire hat-trick early in the match to swing the momentum before half-time.
Olympiacos, however, refused to lie down and kept pressing.
A late surge nearly brought them back, but Madrid held firm.
The result leaves both sides reeling — one from heartbreak, the other from barely avoiding disaster.
Shock as PSV dismantle Liverpool 4–1
In what might go down as one of the biggest upsets of the night, PSV Eindhoven stunned Liverpool F.C. with a ruthless 4–1 victory at Anfield.
Despite an early equaliser by Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool were overpowered after the break as PSV capitalised repeatedly through slick counter-attacks.
The scale of the defeat underlines serious trouble for the Reds — and raises pressing questions about the job security of manager Arne Slot.
Arsenal brush aside Bayern in convincing fashion
Meanwhile at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal F.C. delivered a polished 3–1 win over FC Bayern München — a result that underlines their growing maturity in this season’s competition.
With a composed performance, Arsenal showed they’re not here just to survive the group stage. The victory strengthens their claim for a top-spot finish.
Other action — mix of tight finishes and managerial reactions
Across other fixtures, there were close calls and solid performances: FC Copenhagen edged FC Kairat Almaty 3–2; Atalanta BC saw off Eintracht Frankfurt 3–0; and Sporting CP beat Club Brugge KV 3–0 — each result helping reshape the standings and tighten the fight for playoff spots.
Teams like Arsenal and PSG — who showed both flair and resilience — may now have momentum.
Clubs like Liverpool, who crashed out unexpectedly, must regroup quickly or risk early elimination.
For rivals, the outcome of this matchday significantly alters the calculus: qualification is far from decided, and every game counts
Final thoughts
Wednesday’s clash-fest burned bright: from dazzling hat-tricks to shocking collapses, from tactical masterclasses to defensive nightmares.
This is the new face of the Champions League — ruthless, unforgiving, and utterly exhilarating.