Overview
- Patrik Schick came off the bench to head the 65th‑minute winner after a Benfica defensive error, with Mark Flekken’s saves securing the 1–0 away win.
- Kasper Hjulmand highlighted the maturity of his young lineup, while José Mourinho criticized Bayer’s approach and Benfica’s missed chances, saying Leverkusen "did nothing to win."
- Leverkusen move to five points from four games before visiting Manchester City later this month; Benfica remain on zero after four matches.
- Manchester City defeated Borussia Dortmund 4–1 as Phil Foden scored twice and Erling Haaland added another, with BVB players and officials conceding they ceded control and were too passive.
- Barcelona drew 3–3 at Club Brugge when a stoppage‑time home goal was overturned by VAR for a foul on Wojciech Szczesny; separately, Schalke’s injured Timo Becker was praised for joining supporters in the away end.