Champions League playoffs: Bodø/Glimt stuns Inter Milan, Gordon hits four as Newcastle routs Qarabag

Tiny Bodø/Glimt produced another Champions League shock by stunning last year's beaten finalist Inter Milan 3-1 in the playoffs on Wednesday. The Norwegian underdog followed up back-to-back wins against Manchester City and Atletico Madrid by securing a two-goal advantage going into next week's second leg in Milan.
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Champions League playoffs scores: Real Madrid win vs. Benfica overshadowed by Vini Jr. incident; PSG come back

Real Madrid managed to win 1-0 against Jose Mourinho's Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Tuesday, however, it was all about Vinicius Jr. and what happened in the second half a few moments after the same Brazilian striker scored a wonderful goal from outside the box that also decided the first leg played in Lisbon.

Gordon scores four and breaks Shearer record as Newcastle blow Qarabag away

Anthony Gordon scored four goals as rampant Newcastle United blew Qarabag away to take control of their last 16 Champions League play-off tie.
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