
4-0 away in 17 minutes at Villarreal, Manchester United come from behind to win 3-2 against Roma
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As a result of the 4th match of the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League league phase, PSG defeated Villarreal 6-0, setting a record of 4 goals in the shortest time in UCL history. Manchester United took the opportunity to bounce back from their slump with a 3-2 comeback win over AS Roma, while Barcelona defeated Aston Villa 3-0.
French professional soccer team Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Villarreal (Spain), setting a record for the ‘fastest four goals scored’ in UEFA Champions League (UCL) history.
PSG defeated Villarreal 6-0 in the 4th game away game of the 2026-2027 UCL League Phase held at El Madrigal in Villarreal, Spain on the 4th (Korean time).
PSG took a 4-0 lead 17 minutes into the game.
According to UEFA, this is the fastest time a team has scored four goals in the UCL.
The previous record was 20 minutes, set when Real Madrid (Spain) beat Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia) 6-2 in a home game in 2011.
PSG started with Joao Neves' first goal in the 9th minute of the first half, followed by Desiree Duet in the 12th minute, Ceni Mayulu in the 13th minute, and Fabian Luis in the 17th minute.
Villarreal made a series of mistakes, including losing the ball in their own half, and conceded a pile of goals.
PSG continued their goal scoring spree in the second half. Lewis recorded an additional goal in the 5th minute of the second half, and in the 33rd minute of the second half, 17-year-old prospect David Bolly scored a key goal.
PSG showed off its status as the 'defending champion' by achieving a record-breaking victory despite the unfavorable circumstances in which four key players, including Ousmane Dembele, Marquinhos, Nuno Mends (thigh injury), and Hvica Kvarachelia (ruptured anterior cruciate ligament), could not accompany the team on this trip due to injury.
English professional soccer team Manchester United achieved a 3-2 comeback victory over AS Roma (Italy) at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.
Manchester United, who had conceded two goals 17 minutes after kickoff, achieved a thrilling victory in the 13th minute of the second half with Bruno Fernands' penalty kick and Matheus Cunha's multiple goals.
In the 38th minute of the second half, Cunha scored the equalizer by trapping Fernand's cross from the left and finishing with his right foot. Just three minutes later, he scored a comeback goal with a powerful right-footed shot from the right square.
After scoring this goal, Cunha coolly took off his uniform, ran to the fans in the stands and received a yellow card, and was sent off after receiving a second warning for a rough tackle in extra time in the second half.
Manchester United, who performed poorly in the Premier League (EPL) this season with 1 win, 4 draws, and 4 losses, took the opportunity to rebound.
Above all, it is a valuable victory for Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, who has been plagued by rumors of his dismissal.
FC Barcelona (Spain) defeated Aston Villa (England) 3-0 at home.
Barcelona, who took the lead in the 7th minute of the first half thanks to Ramin Yamal's first goal, won the game thanks to Rafinha who scored multiple goals in the second half.
Before the UCL game on this day, the UCL theme song was not played to commemorate Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, who died in a collision with the goalkeeper during a match in the Spanish second division.
Rafinha said, "I don't want to talk about football today. I want to send a message to Jesus' family. I hope he rests in peace. It's so hard because it can happen to anyone."
In addition, Galatasaray (Türkiye) defeated Stuttgart (Germany) 2-0 at home, and Sporting (Portugal) defeated Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine) 1-0 away.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
It is highly likely that PSG will continue their winning streak in the next UCL game.
Likely · Within weeks
There is a possibility that Manchester United will rebound under manager Michael Carrick.
Possible · Within weeks

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