{"id":7337,"date":"2024-10-24T08:28:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T08:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/?p=7337"},"modified":"2024-10-24T08:28:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T08:28:02","slug":"champions-league-matchweek-three-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/champions-league-matchweek-three-review","title":{"rendered":"Champions League Matchweek Three Review &#8211; Electric Barcelona, Flawless Premier League sides and Ballon D&#8217;Or Vinicius!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/uefa-champions-league-572\">Champions League<\/a> matchweek had it all\u2014redemption stories, jaw-dropping individual performances, and a clean sweep by English clubs that underlined the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/premier-league-7\">Premier League\u2019s<\/a> supremacy in Europe. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/fc-barcelona-132\">Barcelona<\/a> put on a show against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/bayern-munich-331\">Bayern Munich<\/a>, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/raphinha-39789\">Raphinha<\/a> silencing his critics in style, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/real-madrid-131\">Real Madrid\u2019s<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/vinicius-junior-48298\">Vinicius Jr.<\/a> continued his march toward Ballon d\u2019Or glory with a hat trick against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/dortmund-341\">Borussia Dortmund<\/a>. English sides looked impenetrable, not conceding a single goal across all their fixtures, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/arsenal-104\">Arsenal\u2019s<\/a> injury woes mounted despite their narrow victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Raphinha&#8217;s goal against Bayern was lightning fast! \u26a1 <br \/><br \/>At 54 seconds, it&#8217;s the second-earliest goal in Barcelona&#8217;s Champions League history ?<br \/><br \/>Only Mark van Bommel&#8217;s goal in 2005 was faster (36 seconds) \u26bd\ufe0f? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LrinmE91u9\">pic.twitter.com\/LrinmE91u9<\/a><\/p>\r\n\u2014 365Scores (@365Scores) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365Scores\/status\/1849173118843244644?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 23, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, of course, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/erling-haaland-65760\">Erling Haaland<\/a> reminded us that even when he\u2019s not scoring conventionally, he\u2019s still doing things that leave our jaws on the floor. Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/jonathan-david-59838\">Jonathan David<\/a> continued his personal crusade against Madrid\u2019s giants. In short, it was a week that showcased why the Champions League remains the pinnacle of club football\u2014drama, brilliance, and, above all, moments that define seasons. Let\u2019s break down the biggest stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Champions League Matchweek 3 <\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#barcelona-thump-bayern-munich\">Barcelona THUMP Bayern Munich<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#vinicius-is-on-the-verge-of-winning-the-ballon-d-or-he-proved-why-against-borussia-dortmund\">Vinicius is on the verge of winning the Ballon D&#8217;Or &#8211; he proved why against Borussia Dortmund<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#english-teams-enjoy-a-perfect-champions-league-matchweek\">English teams enjoy a perfect Champions League matchweek<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#injury-woes-continue-for-arsenal\">Injury woes continue for Arsenal<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#erling-ibrahimaaland-or-something-like-that\">Erling Ibrahimaaland&#8230; or something like that<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#why-does-jonathan-david-hate-madrid-so-much\">Why does Jonathan David hate Madrid so much?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"barcelona-thump-bayern-munich\">Barcelona THUMP Bayern Munich<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Barcelona\u2019s 4-1 dismantling of Bayern Munich was a statement win, and at its heart was Raphinha, who delivered a dazzling hat trick. Just 24 hours before kickoff, the Brazilian expressed frustration at rumors linking Bar\u00e7a with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/nico-williams-86782\">Nico Williams<\/a>, calling them disrespectful. The speculation reached a fever pitch when a fan was spotted in a Williams shirt with Raphinha\u2019s No. 11 on it. On the pitch, though, Raphinha let his play do the talking. He was relentless, bagging goals that reminded everyone why Bar\u00e7a have put their faith in him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/lamine-yamal-131182\">Lamine Yamal<\/a>, the young phenom, also lit up the Camp Nou, creating havoc down the flanks. With ten goals in three Champions League matches this season, Bar\u00e7a are showing a cohesion and fluidity they\u2019ve lacked at times in recent years. This win not only cements them as contenders but also serves as a personal vindication for Raphinha. He isn\u2019t going anywhere &#8211; except, perhaps, on the scoresheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Barcelona are back with a vengeance! ? <br \/><br \/>After a 6-game losing streak, they&#8217;ve just thrashed Bayern 4-1 \u26bd\ufe0f?<br \/><br \/>Real Madrid: YOU ARE NEXT ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kJf5gRbMQ0\">pic.twitter.com\/kJf5gRbMQ0<\/a><\/p>\r\n\u2014 365Scores (@365Scores) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365Scores\/status\/1849193261518229640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 23, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vinicius-is-on-the-verge-of-winning-the-ballon-d-or-he-proved-why-against-borussia-dortmund\">Vinicius is on the verge of winning the Ballon D&#8217;Or &#8211; he proved why against Borussia Dortmund<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vinicius Jr. is leaving nothing to chance in his Ballon d&#8217;Or campaign. If his recent displays weren\u2019t enough, his performance against Borussia Dortmund felt like a coronation. Real Madrid faced a 2-0 deficit before Vinicius decided to take control. His hat trick was a masterclass in versatility: a poacher\u2019s instinct for the first, followed by two solo efforts that showcased his speed, skill, and ice-cold finishing. Vini isn\u2019t just Madrid\u2019s talisman; he\u2019s arguably the most dynamic player in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His statistics speak volumes &#8211; he leads in goal contributions, assists, key passes, dribbles, duels won, and penalty box actions over the last four Champions League campaigns. With the Ballon d&#8217;Or ceremony just around the corner, the hype isn\u2019t misplaced. When his name is called in Paris on Monday, it will be the culmination of his meteoric rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A Ballon d&#8217;Or kind of performance! \u23f3<br \/><br \/>Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior scored his third hat-trick for Real Madrid in all competitions and his first in the Champions League. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VCXDaa7Hk0\">pic.twitter.com\/VCXDaa7Hk0<\/a><\/p>\r\n\u2014 365Scores (@365Scores) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365Scores\/status\/1848978384870617119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 23, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"english-teams-enjoy-a-perfect-champions-league-matchweek\">English teams enjoy a perfect Champions League matchweek<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no surprise that English clubs swept the Champions League matchweek with a clean slate. Arsenal, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/aston-villa-109\">Aston Villa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/liverpool-108\">Liverpool<\/a>, and Manchester City all claimed victories, and impressively, none of them conceded a goal. Arsenal edged Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0, Villa handled Bologna 2-0, Liverpool battled to a 1-0 win against Leipzig, and City annihilated Prague with a 5-0 rout. It\u2019s a reminder of just how dominant the Premier League is at the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard is so high that even in Europe\u2019s elite competition, English teams are a cut above the rest. This perfect matchweek underscores their depth, tactical nous, and, crucially, their consistency. At this rate, it wouldn\u2019t be surprising if the latter stages of the tournament end up with a distinctly English flavor once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"injury-woes-continue-for-arsenal\">Injury woes continue for Arsenal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arsenal\u2019s 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk was another step forward in their European campaign, but the victory came at a cost. Already grappling with injuries to stars like Martin \u00d8degaard and Bukayo Saka, the Gunners saw new signing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/riccardo-calafiori-79301\">Riccardo Calafiori<\/a> hobble off with a right knee issue in the 72nd minute. The Italian fullback had quickly become a key part of Mikel Arteta\u2019s setup, offering versatility and defensive stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, with another player sidelined, Arteta admitted post-match that he\u2019s \u201ca bit worried\u201d about Calafiori and the team\u2019s growing injury list. With Arsenal\u2019s ambitions to compete on multiple fronts this season, these absences could prove challenging as the schedule intensifies. The Gunners will need all hands on deck if they want to maintain momentum in both the Premier League and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-2172950775-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Champions League woes for Arsenal\" class=\"wp-image-7360\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by PAUL ELLIS\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"erling-ibrahimaaland-or-something-like-that\">Erling Ibrahimaaland&#8230; or something like that<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Erling Haaland\u2019s clinical nature has become almost monotonous\u2014until he pulls off something spectacular. The Norwegian striker has been unstoppable, scoring three in three in the Champions League this season and racking up ten goals in eight Premier League matches. But his backheel goal against Prague was a moment of pure audacity, reminiscent of Zlatan\u2019s flair for the dramatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It wasn\u2019t just the finish that stunned, but the precision and audacity with which he executed it. Haaland\u2019s already imposing physicality, combined with this kind of technical brilliance, makes him a nightmare for defenders. Manchester City\u2019s striker isn\u2019t just scoring; he\u2019s reinventing what\u2019s possible on a football pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">ACROBATIC BACK-HEEL! ?<br \/><br \/>43 goals in 42 Champions League games for Erling Haaland&#8230; and this one was scored in style ?<br \/><br \/>? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tntsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@tntsports<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/discoveryplusUK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@discoveryplusUK<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hgwjPgSHTD\">pic.twitter.com\/hgwjPgSHTD<\/a><\/p>\r\n\u2014 Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/footballontnt\/status\/1849184229764030471?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 23, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-does-jonathan-david-hate-madrid-so-much\">Why does Jonathan David hate Madrid so much?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jonathan David seems to have a personal vendetta against Madrid and its football tems. The Lille forward has been a thorn in the sides of the Spanish capital this season, first scoring the winner in a 1-0 triumph over Real Madrid, and now bagging a brace against Atl\u00e9tico in a 3-1 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just the goals; it\u2019s how he\u2019s doing it. David was everywhere against Atleti, stretching their defense and causing problems with his movement and speed. His performances against Madrid\u2019s heavyweights have shown that he thrives on the big stage. For La Liga\u2019s biggest clubs, David is becoming a recurring nightmare.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-2176228074-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"Champions League hero for Lille\" class=\"wp-image-7361\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Michael Regan &#8211; UEFA\/UEFA via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>By Nicky Helfgott \/ @NickyHelfgott1 on Twitter (X)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep up with all the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/uefa-champions-league-572\/stats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/uefa-champions-league-572\/stats\">Champions League stats<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/uefa-champions-league-572\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/uefa-champions-league-572\/news\">latest news<\/a> on the&nbsp;365Scores website and app!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"riddle2-wrapper\" style=\"margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; width: 640px;\" data-rid-id=\"NMdAJaHi\" data-auto-scroll=\"true\" data-is-fixed-height-enabled=\"false\" data-bg=\"#fff\" data-fg=\"#00205b\"><script src=\"https:\/\/www.riddle.com\/embed\/build-embedjs\/embedV2.js\"><\/script><iframe title=\"Who's going to win the 24\/25 Champions League?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riddle.com\/embed\/a\/NMdAJaHi?lazyImages=false&amp;staticHeight=false\"><section data-block=\"SingleChoice\"><h2>Who&#8217;s going to win the 24\/25 Champions League?<\/h2><ul><li>Real Madrid<\/li><li>Manchester City<\/li><li>Barcelona<\/li><li>Arsenal<\/li><li>Bayern Munich<\/li><li>Other (let us know who @365Scores)<\/li><\/ul><\/section><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Champions League matchweek had it all\u2014redemption stories, jaw-dropping individual performances, and a clean sweep by English clubs that underlined the Premier League\u2019s supremacy in Europe. Barcelona put on a show against Bayern Munich, with Raphinha silencing his critics in style, while Real Madrid\u2019s Vinicius Jr. continued his march toward Ballon d\u2019Or glory with a &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":7362,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2509,9],"tags":[182,16,66,737,1095,179,194,1126,2649,190,2650,188,1287,14,15,225,314,59,2651,2029],"class_list":["post-7337","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-champions-league","category-soccer","tag-arsenal","tag-aston-villa","tag-atletico-madrid","tag-ballon-dor","tag-barcelona","tag-bayern-munich","tag-borussia-dortmund","tag-champions-league","tag-english-premier-league","tag-erling-haaland","tag-jonathan-david","tag-kylian-mbappe","tag-lamine-yamal","tag-liverpool","tag-manchester-city","tag-mikel-arteta","tag-raphinha","tag-real-madrid","tag-riccardo-calafiori","tag-vinicius-jr"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7337","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7337"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7337\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7362"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7337"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7337"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7337"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}