Overview
- Substitute Patrik Schick headed the 65th-minute winner after a Benfica defensive error, with goalkeeper Mark Flekken excelling in Leverkusen’s 1-0 away win.
- Kasper Hjulmand hailed the result as “very, very, very important” and highlighted his youthful lineup, with 19-year-old Ibrahim Maza named player of the match.
- José Mourinho blasted Benfica’s wastefulness and Bayer’s approach, saying Leverkusen “did nothing to try to win,” as Benfica remained on zero points after four games.
- Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 4-1 with two goals from Phil Foden and one from Erling Haaland, while Waldemar Anton scored for BVB before Rayan Cherki added City’s fourth.
- Niko Kovac and Nico Schlotterbeck acknowledged Dortmund’s defensive shortcomings, and captain Emre Can made his comeback in the 66th minute after a long adductor layoff.