Champions League Highlights: Bayern Struggles, Raphinha and Pulisic Shine
- VFB Stuttgart celebrated their first Champions League win in 15 years, defeating Juventus 1-0 amid a poor performance from the Italian side.
- Feyenoord and Lille both delivered notable performances, with new signings impressing during their matches.
- Arsenal's struggles continued with injuries impacting their squad as they prepared for an upcoming clash with Liverpool.
In Italy, VFB Stuttgart claimed their first Champions League victory in 15 years, defeating Juventus amidst a dismal performance from the hosts. Stuttgart, having finished second to Bayer Leverkusen in last season’s Bundesliga, showcased their resurgence in European competition. Meanwhile, Feyenoord impressed with strong performances from newcomers Hwang In-beom and Hugo Bueno. Despite PSG’s struggles in 19th place, Lille secured a comeback win which highlighted the unpredictability in the tournament. Arsenal faced injury woes and fatigue concerns ahead of a challenging matchup against Liverpool, emphasizing a difficult situation in their campaign. The match against Barcelona was particularly alarming, with Riccardo Calafiori being added to an injury list already hampered by key players. Overall, while some teams celebrated successes, others struggled under pressure in a highly competitive Champions League landscape.