Football Daily | Chelsea feeling blue as constant rotation leaves Maresca in a spin

This weekend in the Premier League, attention is drawn to key players like Gabriel Jesus and Mohamed Salah, with Chelsea facing Everton amid ongoing concerns about their consistency against smaller teams. Chelsea's recent performances have been mixed, showcasing their ability to rise to big occasions while struggling against teams that employ deep defensive strategies.

Manchester City achieved a significant 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive goal. Liverpool managed to secure a narrow 1-0 win against Inter Milan despite the absence of star forward Mohamed Salah, while Chelsea faced a setback, losing to Atalanta. This matchday highlighted the contrasting fortunes of these prominent clubs in the Champions League.

Paris Saint-Germain faced a challenging match at San Mamés, where they were held to a goalless draw by Athletic Bilbao during Matchday 6 of the Champions League. This result reflects the competitive nature of the tournament and the resilience of the Bilbao side against a strong PSG team.

Athletic Club secured a vital point in their pursuit of Champions League qualification by holding Paris Saint-Germain to a goalless draw at San Mames. The match showcased Athletic Club's defensive resilience against a PSG side that has been performing well in recent competitions.

In a dramatic finish, Alejandro Grimaldo scored a late equalizer for Bayer Leverkusen against Newcastle, denying the latter a comeback victory in their Champions League match. Grimaldo's goal came in the 88th minute, following a well-constructed play initiated by him, which left Newcastle fans in disbelief as they celebrated prematurely. The match highlighted the competitive nature of the tournament, with Leverkusen securing a crucial point.

Chelsea secured a commanding 6-0 victory against Roma in the Women’s Champions League, with Millie Bright leading the team and dismissing any crisis talk following their recent league defeat. The match featured an own goal from Roma and additional goals from players including Wieke Kaptein and Lucy Bronze, solidifying Chelsea's position in the group stage.

Arsenal achieved a significant milestone by winning their sixth consecutive match in the Champions League, with Noni Madueke scoring twice in a 2-0 victory against Club Brugge. This performance marked a notable moment for both Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli, who contributed to the team's success. The win solidifies Arsenal's position as one of the few English teams to start a European campaign with six straight victories.

Liverpool secured a vital 1-0 victory against Inter Milan in the Champions League, with Dominik Szoboszlai stepping up to score a crucial penalty in the absence of Mohamed Salah, who was reportedly lifting weights alone. This win marked Inter's first European home defeat since September 2022.