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Champions League Matchday 1: Manchester United and Bayern Munich Shine; Lens Pulls Off Late Win Against Slavia Prague

Strong Champions League Openers for Manchester United and Bayern Munich

Manchester United and Bayern Munich kicked off their Champions League campaigns with confident victories, though each team took a different path to secure three points on Thursday.

Back in the competition after missing last season, Manchester United dominated early against Sabah FK, putting three goals on the board before halftime. Matheus Cunha scored his first Champions League goal, Bruno Fernandes netted his fourth of the season, and Benjamin Šeško added a third just before the break in his first start. Later, Lisandro Martínez sealed a 4-0 win by converting a loose ball in the 68th minute.

Bayern Munich, semifinalists last season, struggled to find the net in the first half versus last year’s surprise package Bodø/Glimt. Just two minutes after the break, Jamal Musiala struck, marking Bayern’s 900th goal in European competition. Harry Kane extended his scoring streak to seven consecutive Champions League games with a goal 14 minutes later. Alphonso Davies volleyed home a corner kick in the 77th minute, securing a 3-0 lead. Michael Olise then scored twice in nine minutes to complete a commanding 5-0 victory.

Other Matches and Highlights

Como enjoyed a dream debut in the Champions League, earning a 4-1 triumph over RB Leipzig. Martin Baturina and Anastasios Douvikas helped Como establish a 2-0 lead by the 38th minute, with Baturina assisting the second goal beautifully.

In Prague, an intense battle saw Lens overturn a deficit late to shock Slavia Prague 3-2. Despite Slavia playing with 10 men and regaining the lead at 2-1 early in the second half, Lens scored twice in stoppage time through Florian Thauvin and Ruben Aguilar to snatch victory.

PSV and Shakhtar Donetsk settled for a 1-1 draw, with USMNT defender Sergiño Dest scoring for PSV in the 48th minute—his third goal of the season across all competitions. Another 1-1 draw occurred between Fenerbahçe and Roma, featuring goals from Bryan Cristante and Archie Brown. Post-match drama unfolded as Fenerbahçe’s manager İsmail Kartal announced his resignation during the press conference.

Thursday’s Champions League Results

  • Fenerbahçe 1-1 Roma
  • PSV 1-1 Shakhtar Donetsk
  • Bayern Munich 5-0 Bodø/Glimt
  • Como 4-1 RB Leipzig
  • Manchester United 4-0 Sabah FK
  • Slavia Prague 2-3 Lens

Key Moments from the Matches

  • 87' – Odin Bjørtuft of Bodø/Glimt was sent off after a foul on Michael Olise.
  • 89' – Danijel Šturm scored for 10-man Slavia, putting them ahead temporarily.
  • 83' – Michael Olise scored a stunning long-range goal for Bayern.
  • 73' – Abdallah Sima equalized for Lens against Slavia.
  • 77' – Alphonso Davies volleyed home Bayern’s third goal.
  • 69' – Lisandro Martínez scored Manchester United’s fourth goal following a clever set-piece.
  • 61' – Harry Kane doubled Bayern’s lead.
  • 58' – Andrija Maksimović pulled one back for Leipzig.
  • 51' – Danijel Šturm curled a beautiful goal to level for Slavia.
  • 50' – Slavia’s Konečný received a straight red card early in the second half.

Upcoming Champions League Schedule

  • Matchday 2: October 13-14
  • Matchday 3: October 20-21
  • Matchday 4: November 3-4
  • Matchday 5: November 24-25
  • Matchday 6: December 8-9
  • Matchday 7: January 19-20
  • Matchday 8: January 27
  • Knockout playoffs: February 16-17 and 23-24
  • Round of 16: March 9-10 and 16-17
  • Quarterfinals: April 6-7 and 13-14
  • Semifinals: April 27-28 and May 4-5
  • Final: June 5 in Madrid

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