United States men's national team striker Ricardo Pepi continues his scoring tear with a goal against Liverpool in the Champions League to give PSV the win. Savinho has given Manchester City life in the Champions League. His goal gives Man City a two-goal cushion over Brugge.

Three defeats—against Lille, Milan, and Liverpool —mark Real Madrid's first experience in the new Champions League. Victimized by their irregular start to the season, their final reaction with victories away at Atalanta banished ghosts, and the thrashing of Salzburg left them with a slim chance of securing direct access to the round of 16.

Not that they will have it easy against Lille. The Ligue 1 outfit sit eighth in the standings with four wins from six, which includes impressive victories over holders Real Madrid and their city rivals Atletico Madrid.