Champions League 2025: Liverpool & Chelsea Shine, Real Madrid Edge Juventus

Champions League 2025: Liverpool & Chelsea Shine, Real Madrid Edge Juventus

It was a thrilling Champions League night on October 23, 2025, as Liverpool and Chelsea returned to winning ways with emphatic 5-1 victories, while Real Madrid maintained a perfect record with a 1-0 win over Juventus.

Liverpool End Losing Streak with Convincing Win

After a four-match losing streak, Liverpool delivered their most complete performance of the season, defeating Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1. Despite conceding first, the Reds responded through Hugo Ekitike, followed by goals from Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konat from set-pieces. Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai added further strikes, restoring confidence for manager Arne Slot.

Liverpool’s 4-4-2 formation featuring Ekitike and Alexander Isak showed promise, although Isak was withdrawn at halftime due to a groin injury. Right-back Jeremie Frimpong also sustained a hamstring issue. Slot praised his side, noting they “finally looked like themselves again.”

Chelsea’s Youngsters Dominate Ajax

Chelsea showcased the potential of Enzo Maresca’s youthful squad, overwhelming Ajax 5-1 at Stamford Bridge. Despite heavy rain, the match featured three penalties, a red card, and goals from three teenagers.

Marc Guiu opened the scoring, followed by Moises Caicedo, with Ajax briefly reducing the deficit through Wout Weghorst. Chelsea regained control with penalties from Enzo Fernandez and 18-year-old Estevo, while Tyrique George capped the win in the second half.

The win marked a strong recovery for Chelsea, putting them on six points from three group games, following an opening defeat to Bayern Munich.

Real Madrid Edge Juventus

Real Madrid continued their flawless Champions League run with a 1-0 victory over Juventus at the Santiago Bernabeu. The decisive goal came from Jude Bellingham, who reacted first to a rebound after Vinicius Jr’s shot hit the post.

The match was tightly contested, with Thibaut Courtois making key saves to deny Dusan Vlahovic and Filip Kostic. Madrid dominated possession with 28 shots, but Juventus’ deep defensive setup made scoring difficult. The victory leaves Xabi Alonso’s side atop their group with nine points, while Juventus remain winless in seven consecutive matches across competitions.

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