Paris Saint-Germain were held to a goalless draw in Bilbao as Athletic Club became the first team this season in the Champions League to prevent the holders from scoring.
Unai Simón was the hero for the hosts, producing a series of big saves, including two point-blank stops against Senny Mayulu and a late effort from fellow Spaniard Fabián Ruiz.
Bradley Barcola came closest for PSG when he broke through on goal, but his shot crashed off the crossbar, ensuring the match ended goalless at San Mamés.
In another match, Bodo/Glimt twice came from behind to secure a spirited 2-2 draw away at Dortmund.
Dortmund largely controlled the game, but Nikita Haikin in the Bodo/Glimt goal made two smart saves to keep his side alive.
Julian Brandt opened the scoring for Dortmund, with Haitam Aleesami equalising before the break. Brandt added his second, but Haikin’s saves kept the visitors in the contest, allowing Jens Petter Hauge to wrongfoot Gregor Kobel and earn a battling draw.
Elsewhere, second-half goals from Weston McKennie and Jonathan David helped Juventus secure back-to-back Champions League wins. Both sides had chances in the first half, with Pafos striker Anderson hitting the post.
The hosts began the second half with purpose, and the pressure finally paid off when McKennie blasted home after a good build-up. As Pafos pushed for an equaliser, they were hit on the counter, with Kenan Yıldız setting up David, who finished coolly to seal the points.
Copenhagen earned successive wins in the Champions League proper for the first time since 2010–11 as Andreas Cornelius struck a 90th-minute winner in a 3-2 victory at Villarreal.
The visitors took an early lead when Mohamed Elyounoussi produced a first-time finish, but Villarreal levelled two minutes into the second half through Santiago Comesaña.
The Danish side retook the lead a minute later as Elias Achouri swept in Yoram Zague’s cross with his first touch. Villarreal responded again when Tani Oluwaseyi — another second-half substitute — converted in the 56th minute. Cornelius then struck late to secure the win.
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