Como and Arsenal cruise in Champions League nights as goals fly across Europe

Japanese international midfielder Kodai Sano scored a fortunate equaliser for PSV after a heavy deflection. At Signal Iduna Park, Fabio Silva broke a goalless deadlock for the home side with a poacher's goal following a blocked shot from Jobe Bellingham.

Goals and Goalkeepers

Ridle Baku forced an error from goalkeeper Donnarumma, whose mistake let a cross in at the near post. Later, Donnarumma made a sharp save to tip Christoph Baumgartner's shot away from the top right corner. In France, Como crushed Lens 4-0, featuring a goal by Da Cunha from Nico Paz's pass, and two goals from Douvikas under coach Cesc Fabregas. Nico Paz also flashed a t-shirt paying tribute to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel.

Premier League Sides

Manchester City took the lead against Leipzig courtesy of an own goal by Castello Lukeba after a cutback from Nico O'Reilly, despite struggling to get Erling Haaland into the game. Arsenal secured a comfortable win with Viktor Gyökeres scoring after a pass from Mikel Merino, even though manager Mikel Arteta rested players like Kai Havertz, Martin Ødegaard and Christos Tzolis. Elsewhere, Scott McTominay equalised for Napoli against Porto just before half-time.

Other Matches

Nicolò Tresoldi netted a header for Club Brugge in Eindhoven, joining Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Guirassy and Donyell Malen on four goals in the tournament. Away from the Champions League, West Ham fell 3-0 down at Cardiff City in their first match after sacking Nuno Espírito Santo and appointing Scott Parker, with Jack Moylan hitting a hat-trick for the Bluebirds. In Norway, Viking drew 1-1 with Sabah after an improvised volley from Erik Botheim.

Context

These matches form part of the busy league phase of the UEFA Champions League season. Teams across the continent compete in these mid-week fixtures to accumulate points and secure qualification spots before the knockout rounds begin.