Copenhagen continued their unlikely tilt for the knockout stages of the Champions League by beating Villarreal 3-2 at El Madrigal on Wednesday. Villarreal are still winless, just as Copenhagen had been through their first four matches of the league phase before following up a win against Kairat Almaty last time out with this victory. Copenhagen led after just 71 seconds as Mohamed Elyounoussi volleyed in a left-wing cross, and they protected that advantage until half-time.
"Guys, Lamine Yamal is too good," began former Watford man Papa Gueye after his side beat Barcelona 3-2. "At one point, he stared me down I was like, 'Oh, I don't want to end up in a TikTok edit,' so I backed off right away (laughs). Just trying to finish the season peacefully."