Chelsea secured a 4-2 victory against Gent in the Conference League, showcasing their depth under head coach Enzo Maresca with a second-string lineup. The match was marred by off-field incidents as Gent fans caused extensive damage at Stamford Bridge, including tearing out seats and disrupting the surrounding area with flares and chants. Meanwhile, in the Champions League, Real Madrid faced a surprising 1-0 defeat to Lille, with Jonathan David scoring the decisive penalty, and Bayern Munich also suffered a 1-0 loss to Aston Villa. These results have put pressure on both European giants, with Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admitting the loss was deserved. Liverpool continued their successful run under new manager Arne Slot, defeating Bologna 2-0, while Benfica demolished Atlético Madrid 4-0 in another impressive display.