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Freiburg claimed a crucial 1-0 victory at Trabzonspor in Conference League Round Four, with Lucas Kober scoring in the 14th minute to secure the German club's second win of the league phase. Arsenal defeated Slavia Prague 2-0 at Eden Arena, and Real Madrid overcame AEK Athens 3-2 in stoppage time.
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Freiburg 1-0 Trabzonspor (Conference League Round Four) — Kober's early strike in the 14th minute proved decisive at Babarapark Stadium in Trabzon. Despite Trabzonspor's 63 percent possession and 15 shots to Freiburg's 12, the German side held firm to record their second league-phase victory.Arsenal 2-0 Slavia Prague (Champions League Round Four) — Noni Madueke opened the scoring in the ninth minute after a Victor Okonkwo pass, and Okonkwo himself added the second goal in the 38th minute from outside the box. The away victory keeps Arsenal on track in the group stage.Real Madrid 3-2 AEK Athens (Champions League Round Four) — Jude Bellingham equalized in the 32nd minute after Abubakar Koieta's opening goal. Stafylos Pelios restored Athens' lead at 75 minutes before Kylian Mbappe drew level, and a stoppage-time goal sealed a dramatic turnaround at Alepou Stadium.Manchester City 3-2 RB Leipzig (Champions League Round Four) — Castello Lukeba's own goal in the 37th minute gave City the lead, but Leipzig equalized through Yoane Bakadj in the 49th minute. Enzo Fernandez restored City's advantage in the 58th minute before Erling Haaland secured victory.Fenerbahce 3-2 Liverpool (Champions League Round Four) — Liverpool led twice through Trent Alexander-Arnold in the 25th minute and Alexander-Arnold again in the 69th, but Fenerbahce staged a comeback. Mason Greenwood equalized in the 29th minute, Armando Bruma leveled at 73 minutes, and Ferdi Muriqi struck the winner in the closing stages.Juventus travel to Alkmaar (Europa League Round Four) — The Italian side seeks to extend their winning run following recent domestic success and build on their seven-point tally in the group phase. Juventus have previously defeated Nijmegen and Celta Vigo.What to Watch:
AC Milan hosts Ferencvaros Thursday at 19:45 Beirut time in Europa League Round Four, seeking a second victory in the competition. Italy announced a 31-player squad for Nations League fixtures against France and Belgium, with AC Milan forward Alafadejo Sessay, Parma midfielder Simone Lontani, and Como defenders Mateo Liberali and Ricardo Casano all receiving first call-ups.