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Flick: Early red changed game 'totally' for Barca
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick felt Eric García's early red card was the turning point in Thursday's 2-1 defeat to Monaco and insisted his side are strong enough to progress in the new-look Champions League.
Champions League matchday 1 top games, stock watch: Real Madrid on track, Milan in trouble
The Champions League returned with a ton of fun in matchday one, but what have we learned after seeing all 36 teams in action? Let's break down the best players, the best matches and which teams are rising or falling.
'He's a cat': Raya praised for stunning double save
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya was hailed by his manager Mikel Arteta and Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini after the Spaniard's miraculous double save earned his side a 0-0 draw in the Champions League on Thursday.
UCL talking points: Which Americans impressed, best and worst teams, more
After match day one of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.
Simeone: New UCL format meant Atleti 'had to win'
Diego Simeone said the new Champions League format meant his Atletico Madrid team "absolutely had to win" their opening game, after José María Giménez's 90th minute header gave them a dramatic 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig.
Gimenez heads Atletico to late win over Leipzig
A late header by defender Jose Maria Gimenez gave Atletico Madrid a 2-1 win over RB Leipzig in their Champions League opener on Thursday.
Arsenal ratings: David Raya the star in unexciting draw at Atalanta
Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya was the hero on a dull night in Bergamo, making a brilliant save from a penalty to ensure the Gunners left Atalanta with a point.
Raya heroics help Arsenal claim draw at Atalanta
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya secured his side a hard-earned point with a sensational penalty save in a 0-0 draw away to Atalanta in their Champions League opener on Thursday.
Monaco take down 10-man Barca in Flick's 1st loss
Barcelona made a disappointing start to their Champions League campaign by losing 2-1 to AS Monaco on Thursday after suffering an early blow from defender Eric Garcia's dismissal.
Champions League as it happened: Monaco stun Barcelona, Atalanta hold Arsenal
Monaco defeated Barcelona after the LaLiga club went down to 10 men, Atletico clinched a late winner vs. Leipzig and Arsenal tied against Atalanta.
Turkish delight as Benfica secures win over Red Star
A fortuitous goal from winger Kerem Akturkoglu and a superb free-kick by his Turkish compatriot Orkun Kokcu earned Benfica a 2-1 victory at Red Star Belgrade in their Champions League encounter on Thursday.
Wirtz nets 2 on UCL debut in big Leverkusen win
Germany's 'Invincibles' Bayer Leverkusen opened their Champions League campaign with a resounding 4-0 away win over Feyenoord on Thursday, after running riot in the first half.
Brest win 1st UCL match for dream European debut
Brest celebrated winning their first ever match in a European competition on Thursday after goals from Hugo Magnetti and Abdallah Sima secured a 2-1 victory over Sturm Graz in the Champions League.
Luis Enrique on Mbappé exit: The team is the star
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique is relishing the chance to lead a team that no longer has a global star following the departures of Neymar, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé in recent years.
'Unknowns' in new UCL worry PSG's Luis Enrique
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique said the "unknowns" of the new Champions League format make it hard to judge his team's opening win over Girona on Wednesday.
Inter's scoreless draw against Manchester City shows that Citizens aren't invincible
Manchester City were unable to break through in their scoreless draw against Internazionale, proving that they are a team that can be beaten.
De Bruyne gives City injury scare for Arsenal clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has suggested Kevin De Bruyne is a doubt for Arsenal's visit to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday after the midfielder was forced off with an injury against Inter Milan.
Champions League, as it happened: Man City tie Inter Milan, PSG win late vs. Girona
In the end, Man City couldn't convert in a scoreless draw with Inter Milan, while PSG struck late to grab a win over Girona. Here's what you missed in Wednesday's live Champions League action.
Gazzaniga howler gifts PSG late win over Girona
An embarrassing late blunder gifted Paris St Germain a 1-0 home victory over Champions League debutants Girona on Wednesday as the visitors' goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga let a Nuno Mendes cross slip through his legs and into the net.
UEFA Champions League Standings
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Bayern Munich | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 3 |
Celtic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 3 |
Bayer Leverkusen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 3 |
Aston Villa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
Borussia Dortmund | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
Sparta Prague | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
Liverpool | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
Juventus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
Real Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
Sporting CP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
Benfica | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
Atlético Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
Brest | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
AS Monaco | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
Paris Saint-Germain | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
Arsenal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Internazionale | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Atalanta | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Manchester City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Bologna | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Shakhtar Donetsk | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
RB Leipzig | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
Barcelona | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
SK Sturm Graz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
Red Star Belgrade | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
Girona | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
PSV Eindhoven | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
VfB Stuttgart | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
AC Milan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Lille | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Club Brugge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
RB Salzburg | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Young Boys | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Slovan Bratislava | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
Dinamo Zagreb | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -7 | 0 |