Champions League LIVE: Liverpool vs Villarreal, Manchester City vs AEK Athens, PSG vs Barcelona
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Key Points:
- Liverpool overcame a poor start to beat Villarreal 4-3, with former striker Alan Shearer noting their initial negativity and being 2-0 down before improving for a period, though he emphasized there is still much to work on.
- Villarreal made effective halftime adjustments by repositioning Gravenberch to right-back and introducing Wirtz, which improved their overall play, but Liverpool managed to hold on for the win despite a late scare.
- Manchester City's Phil Foden scored a hat-trick in a 5-1 victory over AEK Athens, with Steve McManaman praising his strong return to the side and impactful performance.
- Ashley Young highlighted Foden's confidence and readiness, stating that the young midfielder is seizing his opportunities and proving to manager Enzo Maresca that he deserves playing time.
