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Red Star Belgrade 1-2 Benfica: Turkish delight for visitors as Akturkoglu and Kokcu earn win
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Red Star Belgrade 1-2 Benfica: Turkish delight for visitors as Akturkoglu and Kokcu earn win

September 19, 2024
An early goal from winger Kerem Akturkoglu and a superb free-kick by his fellow Turkey international Orkun Kokcu earned Benfica a 2-1 Champions League victory at Red Star Belgrade on…
Feyenoord 0-4 Bayer Leverkusen: Werkself earn crushing Champions League win
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Feyenoord 0-4 Bayer Leverkusen: Werkself earn crushing Champions League win

September 19, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen opened their Champions League campaign with a resounding 4-0 win at Feyenoord on Thursday, scoring all four of their goals by half-time. Xabi Alonso's men, who went unbeaten…
Michel proud Girona's Champions League bow despite late defeat
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Michel proud Girona's Champions League bow despite late defeat

September 19, 2024
Michel has urged his team to be proud of their Champions League debut, despite a heartbreaking late defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The visitors neutralised PSG's attack for much of the…
'Worse than giving birth' - Luis Enrique notes tough nature of PSG win
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'Worse than giving birth' - Luis Enrique notes tough nature of PSG win

September 19, 2024
Luis Enrique compared Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League opener to childbirth as he admitted he did not enjoy watching their tense late win over Girona. PSG secured victory after Girona's goalkeeper…
Sahin hails Dortmund substitutes for snatching late win in Champions League opener
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Sahin hails Dortmund substitutes for snatching late win in Champions League opener

September 19, 2024
Borussia Dortmund rode their luck in their Champions League opener, but Nuri Sahin believes they deserved the three points against Club Brugge. Dortmund won 3-0, with all of their goals…
'I love my team' – Guardiola proud of Man City despite Inter blank
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'I love my team' – Guardiola proud of Man City despite Inter blank

September 18, 2024
Pep Guardiola was proud of Manchester City's performance despite their failure to find a breakthrough in their goalless draw with Inter, declaring: "We are a fantastic team". In a repeat…
Arteta confirms Arsenal captain Odegaard out 'for a while' with ankle injury
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Arteta confirms Arsenal captain Odegaard out 'for a while' with ankle injury

September 18, 2024
Mikel Arteta confirmed Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard will be out "for a while" after suffering a significant ankle injury while playing for Norway. The 25-year-old hobbled off during his country's…
Man City 0-0 Inter: Guardiola's men frustrated in repeat of 2023 final
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Man City 0-0 Inter: Guardiola's men frustrated in repeat of 2023 final

September 18, 2024
Manchester City's bid for a second Champions League crown got off to a frustrating start as they were held to a goalless draw by Inter in a repeat of the…
Club Brugge 0-3 Borussia Dortmund: Gittens net twice as last season's finalists open with win
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Club Brugge 0-3 Borussia Dortmund: Gittens net twice as last season's finalists open with win

September 18, 2024
Jamie Gittens scored twice as Borussia Dortmund opened their Champions League campaign with a 3-0 victory away at Club Brugge. Serhou Guirassy added a late penalty for last season's finalists,…
Club Brugge 0-3 Borussia Dortmund: Gittens nets twice as last season's finalists open with win
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Club Brugge 0-3 Borussia Dortmund: Gittens nets twice as last season's finalists open with win

September 18, 2024
Jamie Gittens scored twice as Borussia Dortmund opened their Champions League campaign with a 3-0 victory away at Club Brugge. Serhou Guirassy added a late penalty for last season's finalists,…
Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 Girona: Gazzaniga's late error spoils visitors' Champions League bow
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Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 Girona: Gazzaniga's late error spoils visitors' Champions League bow

September 18, 2024
Paris Saint-Germain sneaked to a 1-0 home victory over Champions League debutants Girona on Wednesday after Paulo Gazzaniga's costly late blunder. Nuno Mendes' harmless low delivery across goal slipped through…
Celtic 5-1 Slovan Bratislava: Engels stars as Rodgers' men make dominant start
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Celtic 5-1 Slovan Bratislava: Engels stars as Rodgers' men make dominant start

September 18, 2024
Celtic placed down an early Champions League marker after hammering Slovan Bratislava 5-1 in Wednesday's opener. Arne Engels teed up Liam Scales' fierce headed opener in the 17th minute at…
Sparta Prague 3-0 Salzburg: Hosts end 21-year wait for Champions League win in style
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Sparta Prague 3-0 Salzburg: Hosts end 21-year wait for Champions League win in style

September 18, 2024
Sparta Prague enjoyed a fine return to the Champions League on Wednesday, recording a 3-0 win over Salzburg in their first game in Europe's top club competition in 19 years.…
Bologna 0-0 Shakhtar Donetsk: Skorupski heroics preserve point for Rossoblu
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Bologna 0-0 Shakhtar Donetsk: Skorupski heroics preserve point for Rossoblu

September 18, 2024
Bologna were held to a 0-0 draw by visitors Shakhtar Donetsk, who saw an early penalty saved, in a lacklustre Champions League opener on Wednesday. The first half lacked excitement,…
Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool 'back where we belong' after Champions League return
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Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool 'back where we belong' after Champions League return

September 18, 2024
Trent Alexander-Arnold insisted Liverpool are "back where we belong" as he revelled in the Reds' 3-1 victory over AC Milan on their return to the Champions League. The six-time champions,…
Simeone hails 'hard-working' Alvarez but calls for patience after first Atletico goal
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Simeone hails 'hard-working' Alvarez but calls for patience after first Atletico goal

September 18, 2024
Diego Simeone has called for patience with Julian Alvarez, after the forward opened his Atletico Madrid account last weekend. The Argentina international netted his first goal for Los Rojiblancos against…
Goretzka 'will continue to be important' despite lack of playing time, Kompany insists
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Goretzka 'will continue to be important' despite lack of playing time, Kompany insists

September 18, 2024
Vincent Kompany insists Leon Goretzka "will continue to be important" for Bayern Munich, despite his limited game time this season. The Germany midfielder has fallen down the pecking order behind…
Milan lost 'mental balance' in Liverpool defeat, says Fonseca
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Milan lost 'mental balance' in Liverpool defeat, says Fonseca

September 18, 2024
Paulo Fonseca cited a loss of "mental balance" that contributed to Milan starting their Champions League campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool on Tuesday. Milan made a flying start…
Bellingham hails 'big player' Mbappe in Stuttgart triumph
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Bellingham hails 'big player' Mbappe in Stuttgart triumph

September 18, 2024
Jude Bellingham lauded yet another landmark moment in the career of Kylian Mbappe after the Frenchman marked his Champions League debut for Real Madrid with a goal. Mbappe, who has…
Ancelotti lauds 'unique' Endrick after Champions League debut
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Ancelotti lauds 'unique' Endrick after Champions League debut

September 18, 2024
Carlo Ancelotti hailed Endrick's display in Real Madrid's 3-1 win over Stuttgart in the Champions League, saying he has unique gifts that set him apart. Endrick emerged from the bench…
Kane believes Bayern can improve further after nine-goal Zagreb rout
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Kane believes Bayern can improve further after nine-goal Zagreb rout

September 17, 2024
Harry Kane insisted Bayern Munich have further room for improvement after scoring four goals in their record-breaking 9-2 Champions League rout of Dinamo Zagreb. Kane netted four times – including…
Inzaghi focused on revamped Champions League, not 2023 final 'rematch' with Man City
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Inzaghi focused on revamped Champions League, not 2023 final 'rematch' with Man City

September 17, 2024
Simone Inzaghi is not treating Inter's Champions League opener at Manchester City on Wednesday as a rematch of last year's final. The Scudetto winners were beaten 1-0 by Pep Guardiola's…
Slot delighted by birthday treat after Liverpool's Champions League recovery
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Slot delighted by birthday treat after Liverpool's Champions League recovery

September 17, 2024
Arne Slot hailed Liverpool's recovery powers as the Reds marked their manager's birthday with a battling Champions League victory over AC Milan. Liverpool's return to the competition after a one-year…
Sporting CP 2-0 Lille: England's Gomes sees red as hosts dominate
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Sporting CP 2-0 Lille: England's Gomes sees red as hosts dominate

September 17, 2024
Viktor Gyokeres and Zeno Debast fired Sporting CP to a 2-0 Champions League win over Lille on Tuesday, after Angel Gomes' sending-off reduced the French side to 10 men. Sporting…
Girona veteran Stuani merits Champions League dream against PSG, says Michel
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Girona veteran Stuani merits Champions League dream against PSG, says Michel

September 17, 2024
Girona captain Cristhian Stuani deserves more than anyone to be in the team for the side's first-ever Champions League game on Wednesday against Paris Saint-Germain, head coach Michel said. Michel…
Real Madrid 3-1 Stuttgart: Rudiger and Endrick goals give holders nervy win
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Real Madrid 3-1 Stuttgart: Rudiger and Endrick goals give holders nervy win

September 17, 2024
Real Madrid started their Champions League title defence with a hard-fought 3-1 home win over Stuttgart on Tuesday, with late goals from Antonio Rudiger and Endrick guiding them to victory.…
Motta urges Vlahovic to control emotions after Champions League frustration
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Motta urges Vlahovic to control emotions after Champions League frustration

September 17, 2024
Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic should control his emotions when he does not score, Bianconeri head coach Thiago Motta said after they beat PSV 3-1 in their Champions League opener. Kenan…
Milan 1-3 Liverpool: Reds recover from early scare for winning start
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Milan 1-3 Liverpool: Reds recover from early scare for winning start

September 17, 2024
Liverpool celebrated their return to the Champions League with a 3-1 victory over AC Milan at San Siro on Tuesday, overcoming a shaky start for a comfortable triumph. The Reds…
AC Milan 1-3 Liverpool: Reds recover from early scare for winning start
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AC Milan 1-3 Liverpool: Reds recover from early scare for winning start

September 17, 2024
Liverpool celebrated their return to the Champions League with a 3-1 victory over AC Milan at San Siro on Tuesday, overcoming a shaky start for a comfortable triumph. The Reds…
Bayern Munich 9-2 Dinamo Zagreb: Record-breaking Kane scores four in demolition
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Bayern Munich 9-2 Dinamo Zagreb: Record-breaking Kane scores four in demolition

September 17, 2024
Harry Kane produced a remarkable four-goal haul to make English history as Bayern Munich demolished visitors Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 in their record-breaking Champions League opener. Kane, who scored a hat-trick…
Kane makes English history after passing Rooney's Champions League mark
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Kane makes English history after passing Rooney's Champions League mark

September 17, 2024
Harry Kane stretched to further record-breaking ground by surpassing Wayne Rooney for the most goals by an English player in Champions League history. Bayern Munich forward Kane opened the scoring…
'Amazing' Villa boss Emery makes playing 'so easy', says former Sevilla star
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'Amazing' Villa boss Emery makes playing 'so easy', says former Sevilla star

September 17, 2024
Unai Emery makes life "so easy" for his players, according to the Aston Villa manager's Europa League-winning goalkeeper. Beto played for Sevilla as they won three consecutive Europa Leagues under…
Dortmund aiming for another Champions League run ahead of Brugge opener
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Dortmund aiming for another Champions League run ahead of Brugge opener

September 17, 2024
Borussia Dortmund are determined to replicate the heroics of their remarkable Champions League campaign last season, head coach Nuri Sahin said ahead of Wednesday's opener at Club Brugge. The 36-year-old…
Juventus 3-1 PSV: Yildiz stunner helps Bianconeri to winning European return
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Juventus 3-1 PSV: Yildiz stunner helps Bianconeri to winning European return

September 17, 2024
Juventus beat PSV 3-1 on their return to the Champions League on Tuesday, aided by by two quickfire goals from Kenan Yildiz and Weston McKennie in the first half. The…
Young Boys 0-3 Aston Villa: Emery's men make flying Champions League start
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Young Boys 0-3 Aston Villa: Emery's men make flying Champions League start

September 17, 2024
Aston Villa made a fine return to Europe's elite as they began their Champions League campaign with an accomplished 3-0 victory over Swiss club Young Boys on Tuesday. Villa, European…
Luis Enrique: PSG ready to create new stars in Champions League
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Luis Enrique: PSG ready to create new stars in Champions League

September 17, 2024
Paris Saint-Germain may have a less experienced side than in previous years, but Luis Enrique believes they are primed for success. PSG are embarking on their first Champions League without…
Players 'close' to striking over fixture congestion, warns Rodri
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Players 'close' to striking over fixture congestion, warns Rodri

September 17, 2024
Players could go on strike over the amount of games they are required to play, Rodri warned on the eve of Manchester City's Champions League opener versus Inter. The 2024-25…
Emery focused on 'new mentality' in Aston Villa's Champions League debut
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Emery focused on 'new mentality' in Aston Villa's Champions League debut

September 16, 2024
Unai Emery is focusing on a new mentality for his Aston Villa side as they embark on their Champions League journey against Young Boys. Villa are making their first appearance…
Slot doubles down on selection policy ahead of Champions League opener
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Slot doubles down on selection policy ahead of Champions League opener

September 16, 2024
Arne Slot hit back at critics following his first defeat as Liverpool head coach but is relishing his first Champions League game in charge of the Reds against Milan. After…
Liverpool opener a chance to show Milan progression, says Fonseca
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Liverpool opener a chance to show Milan progression, says Fonseca

September 16, 2024
Paulo Fonseca believes Milan's Champions League opener against Liverpool is the perfect opportunity to show the team's progress under his stewardship. Fonseca, who arrived at the San Siro from Lille…
Koopmeiners backed to shine in Champions League opener by Motta
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Koopmeiners backed to shine in Champions League opener by Motta

September 16, 2024
Thiago Motta is confident that new signing Teun Koopmeiners will excel is included in their Champions League opener against PSV. The 26-year-old has featured in two games for Juventus since…
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