Coral’s Champions League Heroes and Villains for matchweek 3

PSG v Real Madrid

A battle between two of Europe’s most exiting teams, and two of the world’s best players Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo, promised so much, but viewers of this game were instead left bitterly disappointed.

A goalless draw was the result, which at PSG (6/4 to top the pool) and Real will be pleased with as they stand joint-top by four points in Group A.

Chelsea

Jose Mourinho’s men continued to feel the Blues, as their poor start to the season continued as they now just have one win in their last five matches in all competitions following their 0-0 draw at Dynamo Kiev.

Nothing went Chelsea’s way once more, with out-of-form Eden Hazard and Willian hitting the woodwork, while Cesc Fabregas was perhaps unlucky not to get a penalty. They now stand third in Group G.

There’s a little bit of bad in everyone

Manuel Neuer

Like a devil in disguise, Germany’s number one stopper pulled off one of the best saves you’ll see as he miraculously palmed away Arsenal forward Theo Walcott’s close-range header, before then being totally at fault for the hosts’ opening goal.

Neuer was certainly unrecognisable for Giroud’s effort, after flapping Santi Cazorla’s free-kick to effectively gift the Gunners all three points.

Anthony Martial

Unlike Neuer, French teenager Martial’s moment of genius came after what was described by Man Utd (5/4 to win Group B) boss Louis van Gaal as a “stupid” error.

The forward had his arms in the air in his own area to give hosts CSKA Moscow a penalty, which they eventually converted despite David de Gea’s initial save, but made amends later on to superbly find the net off the post to ensure the draw.

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