The fourth matchday of the UEFA Champions League was marked by numerous goals, significant wins, and surprising upsets that left football fans stunned. On November 3 and 4, 2026, prominent European teams demonstrated their prowess, while others encountered unforeseen difficulties. Notable results included Paris Saint-Germain's 6-0 thrashing of Villarreal, Como's 9-1 victory over Lens, and Liverpool's 3-2 loss to Fenerbahçe.
On November 3, 2026, top teams such as Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and Inter Milan secured wins, setting the tone for the matchday. The following day, Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Arsenal continued their winning streaks, while Liverpool suffered a setback against Fenerbahçe. A total of 18 matches took place, with various teams vying for dominance in the competition.
One of the most remarkable outcomes was Como's historic 9-1 win over Lens in France. The Italian team, competing in the Champions League for the first time, displayed its capability to compete with top-tier teams by scoring numerous goals against its host. This victory equaled the record for the largest win in UEFA Champions League history, with Como surpassing its opponent by eight goals.
Liverpool experienced a disappointing evening as they were defeated 3-2 by Fenerbahçe in Istanbul. Despite taking the lead through Trey Nyoni's goal in the 25th minute, Liverpool was unable to maintain their advantage. Mason Greenwood equalized for Fenerbahçe in the 29th minute, and Alexander Isak restored Liverpool's lead in the 69th minute. However, Fenerbahçe staged a comeback, with Archie Brown scoring in the 73rd minute and Vedat Muriqi securing the win in the 79th minute.
Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over AEK Athens, with Federico Valverde scoring the winning goal in extra time. The Greek team gave Real Madrid a tough challenge, taking a 2-0 lead, but the Spanish side showed resilience to claim the win. This victory maintained Real Madrid's perfect record, with 12 points from four matches.
Manchester United staged a remarkable comeback to defeat AS Roma 3-2. Despite being 2-0 down at halftime, courtesy of Matías Soulé and Donyell Malen's goals, Manchester United managed to turn the tide. Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty, and Matheus Cunha scored twice in the final minutes to secure the win, although he was subsequently sent off.
Paris Saint-Germain continued their impressive form with a 6-0 rout of Villarreal. The French team dominated the match, with João Neves, Désiré Doué, Senny Mayulu, and Fabián Ruiz all on the scoresheet. Fabián Ruiz added another goal in the second half, and David Boly scored the sixth goal to complete the convincing victory.
Key points
- Como's 9-1 win over Lens equaled the record for the largest victory in UEFA Champions League history.
- Liverpool's loss to Fenerbahçe halted their unbeaten run in the competition.
- Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain maintained their perfect records with wins over AEK Athens and Villarreal, respectively.
