In this article
- PSG punish Manchester City in 4–2 thriller
- Liverpool hit LASK for six as Barcola announces himself
- Aston Villa destroy Fenerbahçe 6–0
- Real Madrid survive Roma scare in seven-goal classic
- Feyenoord edge Como 3–2 in comeback victory
- Real Betis defeat Porto 3–2
- Bodø/Glimt stun Borussia Dortmund
- Stuttgart, Shakhtar also collect important wins
- Champions League results: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Who were the biggest winners and losers?
- What the results mean
The UEFA Champions League delivered another unforgettable night on Wednesday, October 14, as European heavyweights stumbled, underdogs celebrated and several teams produced performances that could shape their campaigns.
Paris Saint-Germain handed Manchester City a painful 4–2 defeat at the Etihad Stadium, Liverpool responded to their recent Premier League setback with a six-goal thriller against LASK, while Aston Villa demolished Fenerbahçe 6–0. Real Madrid also showed their trademark resilience, recovering from a difficult position to defeat Roma 4–3 in Italy.
Elsewhere, Feyenoord, Real Betis, Stuttgart, Shakhtar Donetsk and Bodø/Glimt also collected important victories.
Here is a breakdown of the night’s biggest winners and losers.
PSG punish Manchester City in 4–2 thriller
Paris Saint-Germain delivered one of the night’s standout performances by beating Manchester City 4–2 away from home.
The French champions made a commanding start, scoring three first-half goals through Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha to leave City facing a mountain to climb.
Manchester City responded after the break, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to revive hopes of a comeback. The home side created further opportunities, but PSG found another goal through Maghnes Akliouche to keep the visitors in control.
City had opportunities to make the closing stages more dramatic, including a late penalty that Ferran Torres failed to convert.
The result was particularly damaging for City because it exposed defensive weaknesses against a PSG side capable of punishing mistakes. It was also a remarkable European home defeat, with reports noting that City had not conceded four goals at home in European competition for 58 years.
For PSG, the victory strengthened their reputation as serious contenders and demonstrated their ability to hurt elite opposition away from home.
Verdict: PSG were clinical when it mattered, while City were left to reflect on a costly defensive performance.
Liverpool hit LASK for six as Barcola announces himself
Liverpool produced a response to remember, defeating LASK 6–3 in Austria.
Bradley Barcola was the headline act, scoring a hat-trick and registering his first goals for Liverpool following his move from Paris Saint-Germain. The French forward’s performance offered a timely boost after scrutiny over his slow start at his new club.
Ronald Araújo also opened his Liverpool account, while Jeremie Frimpong and Lewis Koumas added further goals as Liverpool overwhelmed their opponents going forward.
However, the scoreline was not entirely flattering for Liverpool. LASK found the net three times through Florian Flecker, who scored twice, and Robert Ljubicic. Those goals highlighted defensive issues that Liverpool’s coaching staff will need to address.
The victory was nevertheless an important response after Liverpool’s 3–0 Premier League defeat to Manchester City. Their attacking quality was clear, and Barcola’s breakthrough could prove significant as the season progresses.
Verdict: Liverpool were among the night’s biggest winners, but conceding three goals means the performance was not without warning signs.
Aston Villa destroy Fenerbahçe 6–0
Aston Villa enjoyed a memorable evening at Villa Park, recording a commanding 6–0 victory over Fenerbahçe.
Johan Manzambi opened the scoring before Nicolas Jackson struck twice to give Villa a comfortable advantage by half-time. Ross Barkley then scored twice after the break, including from the penalty spot, while Tammy Abraham completed the rout.
The result was especially significant for Villa because it marked their biggest European victory. It also provided a welcome lift after a difficult start to their domestic campaign.
Villa’s attacking play was sharp, their finishing was decisive and they gave Fenerbahçe little opportunity to recover. The result strengthened their position in the league phase and offered fresh encouragement to manager Unai Emery.
Fenerbahçe, meanwhile, endured a night to forget. Conceding six goals in a European fixture is a major setback, and the Turkish side will need a much-improved defensive display in their next match.
Verdict: Villa were one of the night’s most convincing winners, while Fenerbahçe suffered one of the heaviest defeats of the round.
Real Madrid survive Roma scare in seven-goal classic
Real Madrid demonstrated their resilience by defeating Roma 4–3 in a dramatic encounter at the Stadio Olimpico.
Roma looked well placed to claim a major result after building a 3–1 advantage, putting Madrid under enormous pressure. But the Spanish giants refused to surrender, producing a late comeback to turn the contest around.
Kylian Mbappé helped keep Madrid in the contest, while substitutes played a decisive role in the closing stages. Carlos Espí and Endrick contributed to the comeback before Antonio Rüdiger scored the decisive goal in stoppage time.
For Madrid, the victory underlined the importance of staying composed when a match appears to be slipping away. Their ability to find goals late in the game proved decisive.
Roma, however, will be deeply disappointed. Leading by two goals so late in the contest, they had a valuable opportunity to secure a statement win but could not hold on.
Verdict: Madrid’s character earned them three points, but Roma will regret failing to protect their advantage.
Feyenoord edge Como 3–2 in comeback victory
Feyenoord secured a dramatic 3–2 win over Como after coming from behind in an entertaining contest.
Como, coached by Cesc Fàbregas, looked capable of earning a positive result on their Champions League journey. However, Feyenoord fought back and eventually secured the victory, helped by a costly own goal involving Como goalkeeper Robert Sánchez.
The result gave Feyenoord a valuable boost in the league phase, while Como were left frustrated after letting a promising position slip away.
Verdict: Feyenoord showed determination to secure the win; Como paid for a costly late mistake.
Real Betis defeat Porto 3–2
Real Betis claimed a significant 3–2 victory over Porto in a match that swung between the two sides.
Abde opened the scoring for Betis, but Porto responded through Gabri Veiga and Samu Aghehowa to turn the match in their favour.
Betis refused to give up. Cucho Hernández restored their momentum before Isco converted a penalty to complete the comeback.
The win was particularly meaningful for Betis as they celebrated their return to the Champions League after a long absence. Beating an experienced European opponent such as Porto will give the Spanish club confidence going forward.
Porto, meanwhile, will be disappointed that their comeback was not enough to secure at least a point.
Verdict: Betis earned a valuable victory through persistence, while Porto were punished for failing to protect their lead.
Bodø/Glimt stun Borussia Dortmund
Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt recorded one of the night’s surprise results by beating Borussia Dortmund 1–0.
Dortmund arrived with greater European pedigree, but Bodø/Glimt made the most of their opportunity and secured a valuable victory on home soil.
The result will be particularly frustrating for Dortmund, who missed the chance to collect points against an opponent many would have expected them to overcome.
For Bodø/Glimt, the victory represents an important statement in their Champions League campaign and a reminder that established European reputations guarantee nothing once the match begins.
Verdict: Bodø/Glimt deserve credit for their upset, while Dortmund must improve if they are to avoid further setbacks.
Stuttgart, Shakhtar also collect important wins
Two other sides had reasons to celebrate.
Stuttgart defeated Slovan Bratislava 3–0, securing a comfortable away win and keeping their league-phase campaign on track.
Shakhtar Donetsk also claimed three points with a 3–1 victory over AEK Athens. The Ukrainian side’s win gave them a useful boost, while AEK were left needing a stronger response in their next fixture.
Both results demonstrated the value of turning favourable match-ups into points rather than allowing opponents to remain in contention.
Champions League results: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Manchester City vs PSG | 2–4 |
| LASK vs Liverpool | 3–6 |
| Aston Villa vs Fenerbahçe | 6–0 |
| Roma vs Real Madrid | 3–4 |
| Feyenoord vs Como | 3–2 |
| Real Betis vs Porto | 3–2 |
| Bodø/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund | 1–0 |
| Slovan Bratislava vs Stuttgart | 0–3 |
| Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens | 3–1 |
Who were the biggest winners and losers?
Biggest winners
- PSG: A statement away victory over Manchester City.
- Liverpool: Six goals and a breakthrough hat-trick for Bradley Barcola.
- Aston Villa: A record European win that could provide momentum for their season.
- Real Madrid: A dramatic comeback demonstrated their ability to fight until the final whistle.
- Feyenoord and Real Betis: Both recovered from difficult situations to secure valuable wins.
Biggest losers
- Manchester City: Defensive problems and missed opportunities proved costly against PSG.
- Fenerbahçe: A six-goal defeat exposed serious defensive weaknesses.
- Roma: A two-goal advantage was squandered in the closing stages.
- LASK: Their three goals were not enough to prevent Liverpool from scoring six.
- Borussia Dortmund and Como: Both missed opportunities to take points from matches they had hoped to win.
What the results mean
The latest round of Champions League action showed how quickly momentum can change in Europe’s premier club competition. PSG demonstrated their attacking threat against one of the continent’s strongest sides, Liverpool found a new source of goals in Barcola, and Aston Villa delivered a performance that could become a defining moment in their campaign.
Real Madrid’s comeback also reinforced a familiar lesson: against elite opposition, a match is rarely over until the final whistle.
For the defeated teams, the challenge is now to respond quickly. Manchester City must address their defensive vulnerabilities, Roma need to learn how to close out a match, and Fenerbahçe must rebuild their confidence after a heavy loss.
With more league-phase fixtures ahead, Wednesday’s results could prove crucial in the race for qualification.
