Champions League round-up: Leverkusen run riot, Barca crushed by Monaco

The third and closing day of Champions League motion in Gameweek 1 didn’t disappoint with six matches going down on Thursday.

Arsenal have been the fourth and closing English crew to get their European marketing campaign underway, drawing with Atalanta.

Elsewhere, there have been loads of targets throughout the continent with among the massive boys firing in for enjoyable on the prime desk.

Learn on to find what occurred throughout the Champions League on one other entertaining evening of motion.

Feyenoord 0-4 Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen ran riot at Feyenoord, beating them 4-0.

Florian Witz continued his good begin to the marketing campaign, scoring a brace within the first half.

A strong begin. Collectively. 🖤❤️ pic.twitter.com/DenehzeS81

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) September 19, 2024

Full-back Alejandro Grimaldo additionally acquired his European marketing campaign off to a scoring begin, tapping in from shut vary.

And an personal aim from goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther ensured Xabi Alonso’s males had an satisfying journey to the Netherlands.

Purple Star Belgrade 1-2 Benfica

Benfica overcame a tricky check in Belgrade, beating Purple Star 2-0.

It was the right begin for the guests as Kerem Akturkoglu netted 9 minutes in.

Twenty minutes later it was 2-0 due to Okrun Kokcu’s long-range effort that flew into the again of the web.

📸 First #UCL evening of the season! ✨#FKCZSLB pic.twitter.com/O76ER9pf4b

— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) September 19, 2024

Belgrade remained within the battle till the ultimate whistle, netting by means of Milson within the 86th minute, however simply lacked the standard to beat their Portuguese opponents.

Atletico Madrid 2-1 RB Leipzig

Atletico Madrid squeaked previous German facet RB Leipzig 2-1 due to a Ninetieth-minute winner.

Benjamin Sesko put Leipzig forward 4 minutes into the sport, however the guests have been pegged again by Antoine Griezmann.

It regarded set to complete as a draw however for Jose Gimenez coming in on the again publish to grab a winner.

Leipzig will really feel laborious executed by nevertheless it was an evening to recollect for Diego Simeone’s facet.

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— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) September 19, 2024

Brest 2-1 Sturm Graz

Brest ran out 2-1 winners in opposition to Sturm Graz in France on Thursday evening.

Hugo Magnetti opened the scoring from outdoors the field with a beautiful strike, earlier than an Edmilson Fernandes personal aim on the stroke of half-time levelled the match.

Abdallah Sima scored 10 minutes into the second half for what can be the deciding aim within the match.

Issues went from unhealthy to worse for Sturm Graz after Dimitri Lavalee was despatched off within the closing minutes.

Monaco 2-1 Barcelona

Full Time.#MonacoBarça | @ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/nyxW3e32Wg

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 19, 2024

Monaco surprised Barcelona within the Champions League, beating them 2-1 at residence.

An early purple card for Eric Garcia set the tone, with Barca having their backs in opposition to the wall for a lot of the match.

Maghnes Akliouche netted the opener six minutes later earlier than Lamine Yamal responded for the guests.

However George Ilenikhena discovered the winner with 20 minutes left to play in Monaco.