UEFA Champions League Matchday 4: Thrillers, Thrashings, and Dramatic Comebacks Across Europe
Matchday 4 of the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League league phase concluded across November 3 and 4, 2026, delivering high-scoring fireworks, dramatic late winners, and dominant statement victories.
From Paris Saint-Germain’s six-goal masterclass in Spain and Como’s astounding nine-goal feast in France to Real Madrid’s sensational late revival in Athens, the fourth round of fixtures provided endless tactical drama.
Here is the complete recap, complete scoreline breakdown, and detailed match summaries for all 18 fixtures played across Tuesday and Wednesday.
Complete Matchday 4 Scoreboard
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Galatasaray 2 – 0 VfB Stuttgart
- FC Shakhtar Donetsk 0 – 1 Sporting CP
- Feyenoord 0 – 3 Inter Milan
- FK Bodø/Glimt 0 – 0 LOSC Lille
- Atlético Madrid 0 – 2 FC Bayern Munich
- Villarreal CF 0 – 6 Paris Saint-Germain
- FC Barcelona 3 – 0 Aston Villa
- Manchester United 3 – 2 AS Roma
- LASK 4 – 0 ŠK Slovan Bratislava
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Fenerbahçe SK 3 – 2 Liverpool FC
- AEK Athens FC 2 – 3 Real Madrid
- RC Lens 1 – 9 Como 1907
- Borussia Dortmund 2 – 1 Real Betis
- RB Leipzig 2 – 3 Manchester City
- FC Porto 4 – 1 SSC Napoli
- PSV Eindhoven 1 – 2 Club Brugge
- SK Slavia Prague 1 – 2 Arsenal FC
- Viking FK 4 – 1 Sabah FK
Tuesday Match Reports (November 3, 2026)
Villarreal CF 0 – 6 Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain laid down a formidable marker at the Estadio de la Cerámica, blowing Villarreal away with four goals in the opening 17 minutes. João Neves, Désiré Doué, Senny Mayulu, and Fabián Ruiz struck early, with Ruiz adding his second shortly after halftime. David Boly added a sixth late on to wrap up a breathtaking 6-0 win for the French champions.
FC Barcelona 3 – 0 Aston Villa
Barcelona comfortably swept aside Aston Villa at Spotify Camp Nou. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring early before Raphinha struck twice in the second half to seal a commanding clean-sheet win for the Catalans.
Manchester United 3 – 2 AS Roma
Old Trafford witnessed an electric encounter as Manchester United fought back against AS Roma. After Matías Soulé and Donyell Malen put Roma 2-1 ahead, Bruno Fernandes drew United level from the penalty spot. Substitute Matheus Cunha then turned hero, netting twice in the closing minutes to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory.
Atlético Madrid 0 – 2 FC Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich turned in a disciplined away display at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Following a tight first half, Lennart Karl unlocked the host defence in the 54th minute, and Konrad Laimer sealed the three points 20 minutes later.
Feyenoord 0 – 3 Inter Milan
Inter Milan efficiently dispatched Feyenoord at De Kuip. Early strikes from Yann Bisseck and Francesco Pio Esposito established a comfortable cushion, before Piotr Zieliński added a third after the restart.
Additional Tuesday Summaries
- Galatasaray 2 – 0 VfB Stuttgart: Aleksey Batrakov scored a rapid first-half double (12′, 15′) to secure a vital home win in Istanbul.
- FC Shakhtar Donetsk 0 – 1 Sporting CP: Issa Doumbia’s 59th-minute strike earned Sporting a tight away victory at Stamford Bridge.
- LASK 4 – 0 ŠK Slovan Bratislava: LASK dismantled Slovan Bratislava in Linz, powered by a first-half brace from Kasper Jørgensen.
- FK Bodø/Glimt 0 – 0 LOSC Lille: A hard-fought tactical affair in Norway ended in a goalless stalemate.
Wednesday Match Reports (November 4, 2026)
RC Lens 1 – 9 Como 1907
Como 1907 delivered the most extraordinary performance of the tournament so far, scoring nine goals away at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Anastasios Douvikas led the onslaught with a sensational hat-trick, supported by goals from Nico Paz, Lucas Da Cunha, Marc-Oliver Kempf, Mattia Liberali, Martin Baturina, and Matteo Papaccioli in an unforgettable 9-1 rout.
AEK Athens FC 2 – 3 Real Madrid
Real Madrid produced another classic European comeback in Athens. Trailing 2-1 after Stavros Pilios restored AEK’s lead in the 75th minute, Kylian Mbappé equalised three minutes later. Federico Valverde then struck a dramatic late winner to keep Real’s strong momentum going.
Fenerbahçe SK 3 – 2 Liverpool FC
Fenerbahçe halted Liverpool’s perfect start to the Champions League campaign in a thrilling 3-2 contest in Istanbul. Despite Alexander Isak scoring for Liverpool, Archie Brown and the Turkish hosts rallied to claim a dramatic home victory.
RB Leipzig 2 – 3 Manchester City
Manchester City edged out RB Leipzig in a high-tempo 5-goal thriller at the Red Bull Arena. City overcame a stubborn Leipzig side, holding off late pressure to take all three points back to England.
FC Porto 4 – 1 SSC Napoli
FC Porto flexed their muscles at the Estádio do Dragão, brushing aside Napoli 4-1. Porto’s clinical counter-attacking overwhelmed the Italian side, who were further set back by a late red card.
Additional Wednesday Summaries
- Borussia Dortmund 2 – 1 Real Betis: Dortmund dug deep at Signal Iduna Park to earn a narrow 2-1 victory over Spain’s Real Betis.
- SK Slavia Prague 1 – 2 Arsenal FC: Arsenal produced a disciplined performance in Prague to claim a 2-1 away victory.
- PSV Eindhoven 1 – 2 Club Brugge: Club Brugge snatched a dramatic away victory in Eindhoven to quiet the Philips Stadion crowd.
- Viking FK 4 – 1 Sabah FK: Norwegian side Viking posted a convincing 4-1 home victory over Sabah FK.
Matchday 4 Summary Matrix
| Metric / Highlight | Top Performer | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Biggest Victory | Como 1907 (9–1 vs. Lens) | Highest-scoring away win of the league phase. |
| Most Clinical Away | Paris Saint-Germain (6–0 vs. Villarreal) | 4 goals scored in the first 17 minutes. |
| Match of the Night | AEK Athens 2–3 Real Madrid | Late Valverde winner caps thrilling comeback. |
| Individual Display | Anastasios Douvikas (Como 1907) | 3 goals scored in 9–1 victory. |
What Comes Next?
With Matchday 4 concluded, the Champions League table is beginning to separate the automatic Round of 16 contenders from those facing the knockout play-off battles. Teams will regroup later in November for Matchday 5 as the fight for European supremacy intensifies.
