CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

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Own-goal secures grinding win for Chelsea against Jose Mourinho's Benfica, Liverpool lose

Chelsea secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Jose Mourinho's Benfica at Stamford Bridge, thanks to an 18th-minute own goal by defender Richard Rios.

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Ruthless night in Europe: Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid hit five

The UEFA Champions League league phase last night delivered a pair of one-sided scorelines, as Bayern Munich defeated Pafos in Cyprus while Atletico Madrid destroyed Eintracht Frankfurt in Spain.

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Kylian Mbappe chief destroyer as Real Madrid put Kairat Almaty to the sword

Real Madrid were ruthless in their 5-0 thrashing of Kairat Almaty in their first UEFA Champions League clash in Kazakhstan on Tuesday night.

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Dani Carvajal's red card and injury leaves Real Madrid shorthanded

Dani Carvajal was dismissed in Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League win over Olympique de Marseille on 16 September after headbutting goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.

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Luis Diaz credits Bayern Munich teammates for his great current form

Luis Diaz has credited his Bayern Munich teammates for helping him settle quickly in Germany after his high-profile move from Liverpool in the summer transfer window.

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Dominic Solanke undergoes minor surgery, will miss Tottenham's Champions League game

Tottenham Hotspur forward Dominic Solanke has undergone minor surgery to address a persistent ankle injury, manager Thomas Frank confirmed.