The first nine matches of Matchday 2 in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase delivered plenty of drama, with Club Brugge's sensational victory over Inter Milan, Bayern Munich's unexpected draw in Norway and a historic success for Baku-based Sabah dominating the headlines.
As reported by İdman.Biz, Azerbaijan's Sabah celebrated their first-ever victory in the Champions League league phase, defeating Czech side Slavia Prague 2-0 at home. Kahim Parris and Joy-Lance Mickels scored the goals that secured a memorable night for the Azerbaijani club.
The result marked a remarkable turnaround for Sabah, who had suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Manchester United in their opening fixture. With three points now on the board, the Baku side have taken an important step towards establishing themselves among Europe's elite.
The biggest upset of the evening came in Milan, where Belgian outfit Club Brugge stunned Inter with a thrilling 4-3 victory. Nicolo Tresoldi stole the spotlight with a spectacular hat-trick, while Lautaro Martinez's brace proved insufficient to prevent the Italian giants from suffering their second consecutive defeat in the competition.
There was equally extraordinary drama in Norway, where Viking held Bayern Munich to a remarkable 3-3 draw. The Norwegian hosts raced into a 2-0 lead before Bayern responded with three unanswered goals. However, Viking produced a late equalizer to secure a memorable point against the German powerhouse.
Harry Kane scored twice for Bayern, extending his remarkable Champions League scoring streak to nine consecutive matches.
Elsewhere, Barcelona continued their impressive start to the European campaign with a commanding 4-1 comeback victory over Galatasaray in Istanbul. Arsenal were equally convincing, comfortably defeating Lille 3-0 in London. Both clubs maintained their perfect records after two matches.
Manchester United endured a disappointing evening, losing 2-0 to Atletico Madrid, while Napoli squandered an early lead against Villarreal and eventually fell to a 3-1 defeat in Spain.
Sporting CP strengthened their position with a 2-0 victory over French side Lens, while RB Leipzig edged Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven 1-0 in a closely contested encounter.
Following Tuesday's matches, Arsenal, Barcelona and Sporting CP all have six points from their opening two fixtures, putting them in a strong early position in the league phase standings.
The second half of Matchday 2 takes place on October 14, with several high-profile encounters on the schedule. Real Madrid will face Roma, while Manchester City take on Paris Saint-Germain in another eagerly anticipated European showdown.
