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Champions League: Barcelona thrash Galatasaray, Bayern held by Viking, Arsenal beat Lille

Barcelona cruised past Galatasaray, Bayern Munich were surprised by Viking, and Arsenal defeated Lille in Tuesday's Champions League action, according to multiple French media.

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Le stade Camp Nou, à La Maternitat i Sant Ramon

Photo: Paolo Costa Baldi — CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (new window)

Barcelona enjoyed a comfortable evening in Istanbul. According to Foot Mercato, the Catalan side won 4-1 at Galatasaray, with Lamine Yamal impressing in the second half. Le Figaro reports that Barcelona "déroule" (rolled over), while Sports.fr notes the victory as part of a mixed night for Europe's big clubs.

Bayern Munich were held by Viking, described as the "petit poucet" (underdog) by Le Figaro. Sports.fr says the German champions were "contrariés" (frustrated). Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0, per Foot Mercato.

Arsenal dominated Lille, according to But Football Club, which also mentions that the French side suffered a heavy defeat. The second matchday of the Champions League league phase featured nine games on Tuesday evening.

Sources

  1. L’ÉquipeRéceptions de Galatasaray et du Bayern, déplacement à Bodö/Glimt... : la suite du programme du LOSC en Ligue des champions (new window)lequipe.fr
  2. Le FigaroLe Barça déroule, le Bayern accroché par le petit poucet, Olise expulsé… Un mardi soir spectaculaire en Ligue des champions (new window)lefigaro.fr
  3. Sports.frLigue des champions: Le Bayern et l’Inter contrariés, le Barça se promène (new window)sports.fr
  4. Foot MercatoLigue des Champions : le FC Barcelone s’amuse chez Galatasaray, Viking surprend le Bayern Munich, l’Atlético domine Manchester United (new window)footmercato.net
  5. But Football ClubLigue des Champions : Arsenal domine le LOSC, le Barça renverse Galatasaray (new window)butfootballclub.fr