Reaching Salah and misfiring Napoli

The most productive match of the Champions League game day took place in England, where the current Liverpool trophy owner with great difficulty broke the resistance of Salzburg. However, the Austrian champion clearly demonstrated his power two weeks ago, when he defeated the “Genk” - 6: 2 with a tennis score.

This time the meeting began for the wards of Jesse Marsh very unsuccessfully. Already in the ninth minute, they allowed Sadio Mana to break into the penalty area and just shoot, playing a wall with Roberto Firmino. And in the middle of the first half, the advantage of the hosts was doubled by Andrew Robertson. When Mohammed Salah brought the score to a major one, it seemed that the further intrigue would consist only in how many goals the favorite would score.

But Salzburg did not agree with this and quickly played one goal. Yes, and “Liverpool” relaxed, for which he paid at the beginning of the second half, when he managed to miss twice in five minutes. The guests made an incredible comeback and silenced Anfield.

However, in the most difficult moment, Salah again came to the fore. Before Salzburg had time to recoup, the Egyptian just struck the penalty box from the center and scored a double. This goal became for Mohamed 77th in all tournaments in the Liverpool T-shirt. It is noteworthy that only Lionel Messi (96 goals) and Robert Lewandowski (95) scored more in this two-year period.

Jurgen Klopp's team after that calmly brought matters to victory. But Napoli, who defeated Liverpool in the first round, this time failed to beat the Belgian Genk on the road. The teams failed to hit each other's gates. The Neapolitans got bogged down in the defensive ranks of the opponent and delivered only two shots on target.

Dubli Suarez and Hakimi

In the central match of the gaming day, Barcelona and Inter came together. It was doubly interesting to watch this match, since the “Nerazzurri” under the leadership of Antonio Conte had a great start and won six consecutive victories in Serie A. True, in the Champions League the team started with a home draw with “Slavia”, and the black and blue were saved from defeat only in ending.

But the match in Catalonia, “Inter” started perfectly, despite the fact that in the starting lineup of “Barca”, finally, Lionel Messi recovered from his injury. Nevertheless, the blue-garnet frankly failed the first half and should be grateful to Fortune and Mark-Andre ter Stegen for not missing more than one goal.

The only goal guests created Alexis Sanchez. The ex-striker of “Barcelona” quickly played the standard, and Lautaro Martinez pushed Clement Langle and sent the shell into the net. It was only the second minute. In the future, “Inter” could well put the squeeze on a venerable opponent, but did not.

It was then that the class of "Barcelona" affected. After the break, the team finally came to their senses and began to play the usual football. In addition, Ernesto Valverde very timely released to replace Arturo Vidal. Having entered the field, the Chilean immediately performed an assist on Luis Suarez.

And in the end, Messi demonstrated his skills. The Argentinean raided the right flank and timely delivered the ball to Suarez. In turn, the Uruguayan just struck into the far corner, designed a double and put an end to this match. As for Messi, he participated in the 16th ball in the match with the Italian teams in the Champions League, but “Inter” has not yet scored in his career.

In another match of group F, the Dortmund Borussia beat Slavia away via a double of Ashraf Hakimi. It is noteworthy that for the Moroccan this double was the first in his career, and the footballer was not famous for his special performance. However, in Prague it was he who became the main character.

Depay's second goal and Leipzig's mistakes

Following the “Zenith” four points in the quartet G scored “Lyon”, with which the St. Petersburg team tied in the first round. Silvinho wards beat Leipzig on the road, and this result can be called unexpected, because the team’s unbeaten run had reached seven matches by the time of their trip to Germany, and there were a lot of questions for the coaching staff.

In many ways, a quick goal helped the guests in Leipzig. Already in the 11th minute, the opponent actually “brought” the ball into his own goal. The hosts at the exit from the defense allowed to successfully play in the selection of Luke Tusaru in the style of Magomed Ozdoev. Then Tusar instantly made a transfer to Memphis Depay. The Dutchman did not miss his chance and was marked by the second goal in the current Champions League season.

And in the middle of the second half, “Lyon” doubled the lead, and again could not do without a gross mistake of the opponent. This time, Nordi Mukiele waved the ball past, and Martin Terrier picked up the shell, burst into the box and put an end to the match. To top it all off, “Leipzig” lost the main central defender Ibraima Konate in the first half because of an injury, instead of which Mukiele entered the field.

Unrealized penalty and another goal of Promes

The only defeat within the framework of the gaming day was recorded in the match between Valencia and Ajax. Denis Cheryshev's team conceded three unanswered goals and allowed the current semi-finalist of the tournament to win the second major victory at the group stage.

But in the summer after the departure of a number of leaders, the team was predicted to experience a serious decline, but so far it continues to maintain the highest level.

One of those who helped Amsterdam painlessly survive personnel changes was Quincy Promes. In Spain, the champion of Russia again did not leave the field without a goal, which was already the seventh for him this season.

However, it is worth recognizing that the “Valencia” in this match are frankly unlucky. The team did not realize a huge number of points and did not even manage to realize a penalty. Several outstanding saves were recorded as an asset possessing an incredible reaction of André Onan.

“Ajax” in the first half realized both points that he had. And after the break, the guests effectively squeezed an opponent. At the same time, Cheryshev appeared on the field only ten minutes before the final whistle and did not have time to remember anything.

Finally, Chelsea managed to rehabilitate for the defeat of Valencia in the first round. The young team away was stronger than Lille. It is logical that the account was able to open the main rising star of the blue Tammy Abraham. The hosts responded to this with a goal by Viktor Osimhen, who painlessly replaced Nicolas Pepe, who had left for Arsenal. But ten minutes before the final whistle, three points to the English team brought an accurate blow to experienced Willian.