Overview

• Manchester City routed Al Ain 6-0, with Ilkay Gündogan scoring twice and Claudio Echeverri delivering his first goal for the club.
• Juventus edged Wydad AC 4-1 to match City on six points, claiming top position in Group G on goals scored.
• Real Madrid recovered from an early red card to down Pachuca 3-1, rising to first in Group H by goal difference.
• Kylian Mbappé has resumed training after gastroenteritis and is poised for selection in Madrid’s final group fixture against Salzburg.
• A 0-0 draw between Red Bull Salzburg and Al Hilal maintained both sides in contention for the remaining knockout spot in Group H.