Champions League: Results and Report of the Fourth Day

Matchday 4 of the Champions League featured some major clashes between big-name teams, with results that could impact the rest of the tournament. Real Madrid, Milan, Bologna, Monaco, Lille and Juventus all looked to secure valuable points in an atmosphere of great intensity.

The Decisive Goals

In Bologna, the match against Monaco was characterized by a dramatic ending.

The match-winning goal came in the 86th minute when Kehrer, left free at the far post, made it 0-1 after a well-taken corner. In Madrid, Real Madrid saw a potential draw slip away. A goal by Rudiger was initially validated but later disallowed for an active offside by Rodrigo. Before this episode, Tijjani Reijnders had brought Milan to 1-3 in the 73rd minute, capitalising on an assist by Leao. Meanwhile, in Lille, Juventus equalised thanks to a penalty converted by Dusan Vlahovic in the 60th minute, thus responding to the hosts' initial lead through David.

Formations and Tactical Choices

Coaches' choices played a crucial role in the dynamics of the matches. In Madrid, Fonseca deployed Morata as a central striker and gave space to Pulisic on the right. Ancelotti opted for just one change compared to the previous match against Barcelona: Modric took Camavinga’s place. In Bologna, Hutter focused on Embolo in attack supported by Ben Seghir and Golovin. Italiano instead chose Iling-Junior to support Castro. In Lille, Thiago Motta deployed Vlahovic as the lone striker, while Genesio relied on David as the attacking outlet.

A Look to the Future

This fourth day of the Champions League has not only provided spectacle but also an indication of the potential of the teams competing for qualification. With the next matches already on the horizon, every point is crucial. Teams must adapt and react quickly to these challenges to keep alive their hopes of advancing in Europe’s most prestigious tournament.