The night of December 11, 2024, delivered an action-packed slate of football across multiple competitions, with thrilling encounters in the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Women’s Champions League, and the EFL Championship. Here’s a comprehensive recap of all the results and highlights.
UEFA Champions League
Feyenoord 4–2 Sparta Prague
Feyenoord displayed their attacking prowess, overpowering Sparta Prague in a thrilling match. Goals from Trauner, Igor Paixão, Hadj Moussa, and Santiago Giménez secured the Dutch side’s victory. Sparta Prague’s Rrahmani and an own goal by Beelen contributed to the final scoreline, but it wasn’t enough to stop Feyenoord’s momentum.
Juventus 2–0 Manchester City
Juventus dealt a blow to Manchester City, who are now on a worrying winless streak under Pep Guardiola. Goals from Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic ensured a comfortable victory for the Italian side, leaving City languishing in 22nd place in the league stage.
Arsenal 2–0 Monaco
Arsenal continued their strong form in the competition with a commanding win over Monaco at the Emirates Stadium. Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Martin Ødegaard helped the Gunners secure all three points and strengthen their position in the group.
UEFA Women’s Champions League
Chelsea 6–1 Twente
Chelsea produced a dominant performance against Twente, lighting up the Women’s Champions League with a clinical display. Catarina Macario, Oriane Jean-François, Mayra Ramírez, Erin Cuthbert, Sjoeke Nüsken, and Ève Périsset all got on the scoresheet. Twente’s lone goal came from a penalty converted by Kayleigh van Dooren.
Celtic 0–3 Real Madrid
Real Madrid Femeni cruised to a comfortable win against Celtic, with a brace from Caroline Weir and a goal from Athenea del Castillo sealing their progression to the next stage.
EFL Championship
Cardiff City 1–0 Preston North End
Cardiff edged past Preston in a tightly contested game. The solitary goal came in the second half, propelling Cardiff to a crucial victory.
Hull City 2–1 Watford
Hull City earned a hard-fought win over Watford in front of their home fans. A late goal sealed the victory after a fiercely competitive match.
Millwall 0–2 Sheffield United
Sheffield United emerged victorious at The Den with a professional performance. Goals in each half helped them secure three points on the road.
Queens Park Rangers 1–1 Oxford United
A balanced affair at Loftus Road saw QPR and Oxford share the spoils. Both sides played with determination, resulting in a well-deserved point apiece.
West Bromwich Albion 2–2 Coventry City
An entertaining draw unfolded at The Hawthorns, with both West Brom and Coventry finding the net twice in a match filled with attacking football.
Key Takeaways
The night saw plenty of drama, with standout performances from Feyenoord, Chelsea, and Real Madrid. While Arsenal and Juventus cemented their positions in the Champions League, Manchester City’s struggles raised questions about their trajectory this season. Meanwhile, the EFL Championship provided its usual dose of unpredictability, with crucial points gained and shared across several fixtures.
As the competitions progress, the stakes continue to rise, promising even more excitement in the weeks to come.