Bayern Munich secured a 3-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes, moving up to fifth in the Champions League standings.
Sakina Karchaoui scored first for PSG in the 16th minute, but Linda Dallmann quickly equalised for Bayern. Momoko Tanikawa and Jovana Damnjanovic added goals to ensure Bayern’s win. They are now just one point behind Barcelona, who lead the league phase.
Atletico Madrid also made significant strides with a commanding 4-0 away win against Twente. Amaiur Sarriegi and Julia Bartel found the net in the first half, while Synne Jensen and Flamma Benitez scored in the second half to complete the victory. Atletico currently hold ninth place with six points, whereas Twente are positioned 14th with only two points.
In another match, OH Leuven managed a 1-1 draw against Roma. Evelyne Viens gave Roma an early lead in the 18th minute, but Jada Conjinenbergs equalised with a penalty in the second half. Roma had several chances, generating 2.08 expected goals (xG) from 21 shots, with 12 on target. Leuven’s efforts resulted in 1.89 xG from their 18 attempts.
Klara Buhl played a crucial role for Bayern by assisting Tanikawa’s goal against PSG, marking her fifth assist this season in the competition. She leads all players in assists for this Champions League season and has contributed to goals in her last five matches, tallying two goals and five assists overall. Bayern have now won their last three games after suffering a heavy defeat to Barcelona earlier.
Bayern’s recent form is impressive as they continue to climb up the table after their initial setback against Barcelona. Their consistent performance highlights their determination to compete at the highest level this season.
The current standings reflect intense competition among teams striving for top positions as they advance through the Champions League phase. Each match brings new challenges and opportunities for clubs aiming to secure their place at the summit of European football.