Bayern Munich Defeats Shakhtar 5-1 in Champions League

Bayern Munich bounced back from an early setback to secure a convincing 5-1 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League, boosting their chances of advancing to the knockout stage. Shakhtar took an early lead through Kevin, but Bayern quickly equalized with Konrad Laimer's goal, followed by Thomas Müller's strike before halftime. Michael Olise scored twice, including a penalty, while Jamal Musiala also contributed to the scoreline. This win marks Bayern's first away victory in the Champions League this season and elevates them to eighth in the standings, while Shakhtar's hopes of progression are now dashed, leaving them at 27th. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain revitalized their campaign with a 3-0 win over RB Salzburg, while Sporting Lisbon continued to struggle, losing 2-1 to Club Brugge.