Champions League 2025/26 — Matchday Review (27 November): Mbappé’s Four-Goal Masterclass, Vitinha’s Hat-Trick, Liverpool’s Collapse and Arsenal’s Power Statement

Matchday 5 delivered one of the most spectacular nights of the 2025/26 Champions League. Fans witnessed stunning upsets, dramatic comebacks, ruthless thrashings and sensational individual performances. Inter lost for the first time this season, Bayern fell in London, Liverpool sank even deeper, while Kylian Mbappé and Vitinha produced unforgettable showcases.

Here is the full roundup of an electrifying European night.

Copenhagen 3–2 Kairat: Hosts Almost Throw It Away

Goals:

• Copenhagen: Dadason, Larsson (pen.), Robert

• Kairat: Satpaev, Baibek
  Man of the Match: Robert

Copenhagen finally claimed their first victory of the campaign — and did it the dramatic way. By the 70th minute they were cruising at 3–0, with Robert delivering a brilliant individual display.

UEFA TO Group on Robert:
“He was exceptional one-on-one, added an assist, scored an important goal and constantly created chances. A true leader.”

But Kairat refused to fold. Satpaev and Baibek sparked a late comeback that turned the final minutes into pure tension, though the Danes ultimately held on for a long-awaited win.

Paphos 2–2 Monaco: Cypriots Show True Character

Goals:

• Paphos: David Luiz, Salisu (own goal)

• Monaco: Minamino, Balogun
  Man of the Match: Mohammed Salisu (Monaco)

Two attack-minded sides delivered a lively, high-tempo contest in Limassol. Paphos equalised twice, refusing to let Monaco steal all three points.

UEFA TO Group on Salisu:
“Strong one-on-one and excellent inside the box.”

A draw that feels absolutely fair based on the 90 minutes.

PSG 5–3 Tottenham: Vitinha Hat-Trick and Eight-Goal Thriller

Goals:

• PSG: Vitinha (3), Fabián Ruiz, Pacho

• Tottenham: Richarlison, Kolo Muani (2)
  Man of the Match: Vitinha

One of the marquee games of the evening delivered fireworks: eight goals, two PSG comebacks and the greatest performance of Vitinha’s career.

UEFA on the Portuguese midfielder:
“He was at the heart of every PSG attack. A hat-trick was the perfect reward.”

Fun fact: This was Vitinha’s first career hat-trick — he didn’t manage one even against Armenia, but he demolished Spurs in Paris.

PSG looked devastating going forward. On loan from PSG, Randal Kolo Muani shone against his parent club with two goals and an assist.

Liverpool 1–4 PSV: Crisis Turns Into a Nightmare

Goals:

• Liverpool: Szoboszlai

• PSV: Perišić (pen.), Til, Drieuèche (2)
  Man of the Match: Khuayb Drieuèche

Anfield once again witnessed disappointment. After a balanced first half (1–1), PSV completely overran Arne Slot’s side after the break.

UEFA TO Group on Drieuèche:
“He came on at the perfect moment, brought energy, pressing, two goals and total dominance.”

Liverpool were beaten heavily — and deservedly. PSV celebrate a historic win on Merseyside, while the Reds sink further into crisis.

Atlético 2–1 Inter: Milan’s First Loss of the Season

Goals:

• Atlético: Álvarez, Giménez

• Inter: Zieliński
  Man of the Match: José María Giménez

Diego Simeone’s Atlético squeezed every drop out of a tough, tactical battle. Inter arrived in superb form but suffered their first defeat of the 2025/26 Champions League.

On Giménez:
“He scored the winner and organised the defence flawlessly.”

A huge result for Atlético, who now face two difficult away fixtures.

Arsenal 3–1 Bayern: Londoners Look Like Europe’s Best Team

Goals:

• Arsenal: Timber, Madueke, Martinelli

• Bayern: Karl
  Man of the Match: Declan Rice

The first half was even — but Arsenal became a machine after the interval. Substitutions changed the rhythm, the pressure became relentless and Bayern simply could not cope.

UEFA TO Group on Rice:
“A dominant second half. Leadership, power on set pieces — commanding.”

Key fact:
Bayern lost for the first time this season.
Arsenal now have five wins from five, with a 13–1 goal difference. Right now, they are Europe’s most impressive side.

Eintracht 0–3 Atalanta: A Five-Minute Italian Storm

Goals: Lookman, Ederson, De Ketelaere
Man of the Match: Charles De Ketelaere

Atalanta blew the match wide open with three goals between the 60th and 65th minutes — a devastating burst that stunned Frankfurt.

UEFA TO Group:
“De Ketelaere was the driving force in attack: goal, assist, creativity.”

Eintracht looked solid for much of the game but collapsed instantly. Atalanta produced one of their best halves of the season.

Sporting 3–0 Club Brugge: Lisbon Cruise to Confident Win

Goals: Jovane Cabral, Luis Suárez, Francisco Trincão
Man of the Match: Francisco Trincão

Trincão delivered a superb all-round performance — stretching the pitch, pressing tirelessly, working off the ball and scoring a fine goal.

Sporting controlled the match throughout, and Trincão’s strike ended any hopes of a Brugge resurgence in the second half.

Olympiacos 3–4 Real Madrid: Mbappé Scores Four

Goals:

• Olympiacos: Chiquinho, Taremi, El Kaabi

• Real Madrid: Mbappé (4)
  Man of the Match: Kylian Mbappé

A wild, defence-optional match — and one undisputed superstar.

Mbappé scored the first four-goal haul of his Champions League career.

UEFA TO Group:
“He was the absolute star: speed, power, four goals, constant danger.”

Real Madrid survived the chaos, although Olympiacos came dangerously close to a late shock.