GLOBAL - European football giants Liverpool and Bayern Munich secured crucial victories on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League. At Anfield, a second-half header from Alexis Mac Allister was enough for Liverpool to claim a 1-0 win over Real Madrid, handing the Spanish side its first defeat of the tournament. Meanwhile, in Paris, a dramatic clash saw Bayern Munich defeat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1, despite playing the entire second half with ten men.

Mac Allister Decisive at Anfield

In a tightly contested match, Liverpool hosted Real Madrid in what was a critical encounter for both clubs. The breakthrough came in the 61st minute when Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister connected with a Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick to head the ball past an otherwise outstanding Thibaut Courtois in the Real Madrid goal. The Belgian goalkeeper made a series of excellent saves throughout the match to keep his side in the contest, but was finally beaten by Mac Allister's precise header. The victory puts Liverpool level with Real Madrid on nine points after four games in the new league-style phase of the competition. The match also saw a hostile reception for former Liverpool player Trent Alexander-Arnold, who appeared as a late substitute for Real Madrid.

Hero and Villain: Díaz's Dramatic Night in Paris

The encounter at the Parc des Princes was a tale of two halves for Bayern Munich's Colombian winger, Luis Díaz. Díaz gave the German side a dream start, scoring in the fourth minute by pouncing on a rebound. He doubled Bayern's lead just after the half-hour mark, capitalizing on a defensive error from PSG captain Marquinhos to make it 2-0. However, the winger's night took a dramatic turn in first-half stoppage time. A reckless tackle on PSG's Achraf Hakimi resulted in a straight red card for Díaz following a VAR review. The challenge forced Hakimi from the field with a significant injury. Despite PSG pulling a goal back in the 74th minute through substitute João Neves, the ten men of Bayern held on for a resilient 2-1 victory. The win maintains Bayern's perfect record this season, with 16 wins from 16 games in all competitions, and solidifies their position at the top of the Champions League table with a maximum of 12 points.

Implications for the Tournament

These results from Matchday 4 have significant implications for the Champions League standings. Bayern Munich's victory cements their status as one of the tournament favorites, extending their perfect run. For PSG, the defeat at home raises questions as they now sit third in the table, three points behind the German leaders. Liverpool's hard-fought win provides a major boost and brings them level with Real Madrid, intensifying the competition for top positioning in the league phase. While no Kenyan or East African players were directly involved in these specific fixtures, the passionate fanbase in the region closely follows the fortunes of Europe's top clubs, with these results sure to spark considerable debate and analysis among local supporters.