Bayern humbled in Turin as Juventus flex
A 4-0 defeat for the German champions headlines a night of surprises across the Champions League.
The Champions League returned with a jolt on 28 November, none more jarring than in Turin. Juventus dismantled Bayern München 4-0, a result that ripples far beyond one group. The Italian side, so often accused of conservatism, were ruthless, leaving the Bundesliga champions chasing shadows and questions.
Elsewhere, the evening belonged to the unexpected. Rotherham United, a name that still feels new in these circles, took a 1-0 win at Napoli. Oviedo won 2-0 at Galatasaray, another away day to remember. FC Nantes edged CFR Cluj 1-0, while Dinamo 1948 beat Young Boys by the same score.
Ponferrada, followed closely here, were comfortable in a 3-0 home win over Shamrock Rovers, a performance of control rather than fireworks. Molde and Vitesse shared a 1-1 draw, and Viktoria Plzeň came from behind to beat AEK Athens 2-1. Sochaux won a tight game against Genk, 2-1.
The table is taking shape, though nothing is decided. Juventus’ margin of victory, and the manner of it, will make the rest of Europe take note. For Bayern, the inquest will be uncomfortable. The next matchday cannot come soon enough.