Elsewhere, Manchester City maintained their perfect record with a 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund, highlighted by Phil Foden’s brace, while Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw by Qarabag FK in Azerbaijan. Other notable results included Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-0 win at Benfica, Newcastle United’s 2-0 victory over Athletic Club, Inter Milan’s 2-1 success against Kairat Almaty, and Villarreal’s 1-0 defeat to Pafos FC.
The evening proved particularly significant for Nigerian football, with Osimhen’s hat-trick highlighting a strong showing from the country’s players across European competition, as they prepare for their upcoming World Cup playoff against Gabon.
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