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UEFA Champions League: Night of Goal Rush
The Match Day 2 of the UEFA Champions League exploded into an avalanche of goals on Wednesday as favourites stamped their authority in most of the eight games cut across groups A to D. A total 25 goals were scored in the eight matches.
Manchester United in Group A set the pace for the goal rush in Russia as Romelu Lukalu shot the visiting English Premiership side onto victory path when barely four minutes into the game n Moscow, hosts CSKA Moscow were already a goal down in the eventual 4-1 away win.
The 4-1 win has given the English Premiership side a perfect start and an almost commanding control of Group A. In the other Group A match, Swiss club, Basel made a mince meat of Portugal’s Benfica, by posting a convincing 5-0 win.
In Group B, Paris Saint Germain also made it a goal rush as Daniel Alves shot the Ligue 1 side ahead after just two minutes in the encounter with Bayern Munich.
The rivalry of between Neymar and Edson took a positive turn as both found the net for their club to post a 3-0 win over Bayern Munich.
It was the Uruguayan Cavani that scored n the 31st minute to double the scores for PSG. Thirty one minute later, his spot kick rival, Neymar scored the third goal for PSG. Belgium’s Anderlecht crumbled 0-3 at home to Celtic.
Perhaps one of the most explosive matches of the day was the Atletico Madrid versus Chelsea. But the
Blues snatched a deserved 1-2 victory with the last kick of the game. Antoine Griezmann scored his side’s first competitive goal at the new stadium, dispatching a penalty after a David Luiz mistake.
Alvaro Morata then equalised with another header from an Eden Hazard cross, but also missed a number of opportunities to snatch a deserved win. It took divine intervention from Batshuayi to grab a deserved three points, smashing in from a Marcos Alonso cross.
In the other Group C match, Qarabag lost 1-2 at home to Roma. Roma got the winner through Edin Dzeko after Brazil’s Pedro Henrique became the first player for
A team from Azerbaijan to score in the Champions’ League group stage.
In Group D, Massimiliano Allegri guided his side, Juventus to a 2-0 victory on matchday two of the UEFA Champions’ League group stage, Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain the game changer for Juventus despite starting the match from the Old Lady’s bench.
Thanks to an own goal by Sporting CP’s Sebastian Coates in the 49th minute which gave visiting Barcelona a lone goal win.
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TikTokers spend 27 hours in stadium toilet to watch Champions League final for free

A pair of Belgian TikTokers say they spent 27 hours in an Allianz Arena toilet last weekend before watching Paris St Germain beat Inter Milan in the Champions League final for free.
Neal Remmerie and Senne Haverbeke told VRT News they managed to get into the Munich stadium the day before the match and hid in a toilet cubicle.
After sticking a homemade “Out of Order” sign on the door, the pair waited in silence for more than a day as stadium staff used the facility.
“We had a backpack with snacks and we played around on our phones to kill time,” Remmerie told the Belgian public broadcaster.
“The lights were on all the time and the sitting position was uncomfortable, so sleeping was almost impossible. That made it physically and mentally difficult.”
Once they heard fans starting to use the toilets on matchday, the pair left their bolthole and made their way past ticket inspectors to join the 86,600 crowd in the stands.
“We looked carefully at which security guard was paying the least attention. While on the phone and with food in our hands, we just walked on, and suddenly we were inside,” Remmerie added.
“PSG won 5-0 and we were also in the supporters’ section of the winning team. It was the most beautiful football match we have ever seen.”
The Allianz Arena and UEFA did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.
Those fans who made their way into the match more conventionally had to pay anywhere from 90 to 950 euros ($100-$1,100) for their tickets.
-Reuters
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How Heineken Scored a Five-Star UEFA Champions League Experience for Nigerian Fans

Indeed, it was an evening where football merged with lifestyle. Nigerian music stars Fido and Wande Coal brought their A-game, performing crowd favourites that had fans singing along and dancing well into the night.
Their live performances added vibrant colour to an already electrifying evening, keeping the energy alive after the final whistle.
Hard core fans cut across gender, as displayed by the ladies during the Heineken Watch Party in at the Lagos Continental Hotel last Saturday
Adding star power to the experience was ex-Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa, who mingled freely with guests, posed for pictures, and shared expert insight on the game, delighting fans with his presence and personal touch.
“This year’s UEFA Champions League final is not just a match—it’s a cultural moment,” said Maria Shadeko, Portfolio Manager for Premium Beer at Nigerian Breweries. “We’re blending world-class football with unforgettable lifestyle experiences. Through our activities, we’re celebrating the real hardcore fans—the ones who make the game magical from wherever they are.”
Shadeko added that Heineken’s goal is to ensure Nigerian fans feel seen and celebrated. “They may not be in Munich, but they’re just as important to the spirit of the game. That’s why we go all out—every year—to make this night one to remember.”
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PEPSI GOALFEST 2025: Record-Breaking UCL Final, Unforgettable Fan Experience!

The roar of the crowd, the thrill of every shot, and the ultimate victory! Last Saturday night, Pepsi brought the UEFA Champions League 2025 final to life at the Pepsi GoalFest 2025, where PSG dominated Inter Milan in a stunning 5-0 victory, setting a new record for goals in a final.
The Balmoral Event Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos was completely transformed into an electrifying arena, with a dominant wave of the iconic Pepsi blue.
Football fanatics experienced passion like never before. Inside and around the venue, fans engaged in thrilling football-themed games, moved to the beats of electrifying music, and stayed refreshed with Pepsi.
The energy soared as Dj Yk Mule, Mayorkun, and Do2tun delivered show-stopping performances, all powered by Pepsi.
It wasn’t just a game; it was an immersive celebration of football, an unforgettable night where every cheer, every goal, and every moment was refreshed by Pepsi!








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