Draws, comebacks and eliminations! Champions League match day 5 had it all!

The Champions League matchday five, part one, unfolded like an absolute blockbuster, featuring last-minute tie-breaking goals, comebacks, and teams securing their spots in the coveted round of 16. Let's delve into the thrilling action.

The day kicked off with Lazio securing a 2-0 victory over Celtic, dealing a blow to Brendan Rodgers' side, which has yet to clinch a single win in their Champions League campaign. Simultaneously, Atletico triumphed over Feyenoord with a convincing 3-1 win. Both Lazio and Atletico have now earned their tickets to the round of 16 from Group F, setting the stage for further excitement.

In the chaotic "Group of Death," Dortmund and Milan clashed in a heated battle. Despite Olivier Giroud missing an early penalty kick, Dortmund emerged victorious with a 3-1 win, solidifying their position atop the group and securing qualification. The drama continued as Newcastle and Paris faced off in Paris, where Newcastle initially took the lead with a goal from Alexander Isak. However, PSG, in the final moments, received a contentious penalty for handball, converting it to a draw. As it stands, PSG sits second in Group F with seven points, followed closely by Newcastle and Milan, each with five points.

Looking ahead to matchday six, PSG's fate hinges on their performance against Dortmund. A win guarantees their advancement to the round of 16, while a draw or loss opens the door for Newcastle or Milan to progress if either secures a victory. Anticipate a chaotic showdown on matchday six.

Meanwhile, Manchester City and Leipzig, both having qualified for the round of 16 on matchday four, delivered a thrilling encounter. Leipzig initially led 2-0 with a brace from Louis, but City, known for their resilience, mounted a comeback to secure a 3-2 victory. Notably, Erling Haaland reached a milestone, scoring his 40th UCL goal, becoming the youngest player ever to achieve this feat.

In Group H, Barcelona secured their round of 16 berth after a three-year hiatus, defeating Porto 2-1. atchday six will determine the final standings in Group F between Porto of Shakhtar Donetsk.

To summarize, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, Leipzig, Real Sociedad, Inter Milan, Lazio, and Borussia Dortmund have all booked their spots in the next round. The suspense continues in Groups F and H, with matchday six set to decide the fate of those vying for progression.

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