Atalanta 2-3 Real Madrid, Leipzig 2-3 Aston Villa: Champions League – as it happened

Aston Villa went third with a thrilling win in Leipzig while Real Madrid won a similarly exciting affair against AtalantaIf Paris Saint-Germain take an early lead at Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday they may wonder whether to stick or twist. The new Champions League format has, at least in part, been designed to ensure Europe’s superpowers have fewer opportunities to fail, so their position risks embarrassment. They will not even qualify for the playoff round in February unless they improve on