Aston Villa also showcased their strength, securing a 4-2 win against Celtic, despite struggling in away matches. Their home record remains formidable, having lost only twice in 18 games.
Atalanta`s Mateo Retegui is making headlines, scoring five goals in his last five matches, including a thrilling 2-2 draw with Barcelona. Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid is on a remarkable run, losing just one of their last 19 games, with Julián Álvarez netting 11 goals in his last 15 Champions League appearances.
Barcelona`s Robert Lewandowski continues to shine, having scored 29 goals in 31 games this season, but they couldn`t secure a win against Atalanta. Bayern München, led by Harry Kane, who has scored 68 goals in 71 appearances, triumphed 3-1 over Slovan Bratislava.
Benfica is in contention for a domestic treble after a solid 2-0 win against Juventus, while Dortmund ended a five-game winless streak with a 3-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk.
Liverpool faced a setback, losing 3-2 to PSV, marking their second defeat in 31 matches. Manchester City remains strong, winning 3-1 against Club Brugge, and Inter Milan secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Monaco.
As the tournament progresses, teams like Lille, who won 6-1 against Feyenoord, and Leverkusen, with a 2-0 win against Sparta Praha, are also making their mark. The stage is set for an exhilarating knockout phase leading to the final in Munich on May 31, 2025.
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