UEFA Champions League begins with high-scoring opening matchday

The opening matchday of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase featured high-scoring matches and significant victories for several European powers. Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Federico Valverde. Liverpool secured a 2-1 win over Atlético de Madrid at Anfield, while Borussia Dortmund beat Villarreal 3-2 behind a hat-trick from Serhou Guirassy.

Several teams recorded large margins of victory, including PSG's 6-1 win against Slovan Bratislava and Bayern Munich's 5-0 victory over Bodø/Glimt. Barcelona opened their campaign with a 5-1 win against Feyenoord at the Spotify Camp Nou, highlighted by goals from Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. Manchester United also secured a dominant 4-0 win over Sabah at Old Trafford.

In domestic play, FC Barcelona has shown strong form under manager Hansi Flick, maintaining a cohesive style of play and high scoring rate. Key players such as Pedri, Rodri, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha have been central to the team's offensive success.