one of Champions League In the match on Thursday, barcelona suffered a 2-1 defeat monacoIt was the end of the Spanish club’s impressive start to the season, as they were playing with 10 men after an early red card.
Florian Wirtz, on the other hand, made a brilliant start in the Champions League for Bayer Leverkusen, scoring two goals in a stunning 4-0 win over Feyenoord. Leverkusen’s impressive performance came just months after their only defeat in an otherwise remarkable season, which saw them win the Bundesliga title and the German Cup.
Atalanta, the team responsible for Leverkusen’s defeat in the Europa League final in May, were held to a goalless draw. Arsenal At home, one penalty was saved during the match.
In other matches, Atletico Madrid won 2-1 against Leipzig, while Benfica beat Red Star Belgrade by the same scoreline. Brest, playing in its European competition debut, celebrated a 2-1 victory over Sturm Graz.
The matches were part of the third evening of the revamped Champions League format, which has replaced the traditional group stage.
The Champions League format has been changed, with 36 teams now competing against eight different opponents until January. Teams are ranked in the same league table, which determines their progression to the knockout stage.
Despite his young age, Lamal has set numerous goalscoring records for both Barcelona and Spain. He played a key role in Spain’s victory at the European Championship this summer, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the tournament’s history.
However, Lamal’s goal in the Champions League was not a record-breaking achievement for him. At 17, he became the second-youngest goalscorer in the competition but missed out on the record held by his teammate Ansu Fati, who was 28 days younger when he scored his first Champions League goal in December 2019.
Lamal’s impressive 28th-minute equaliser showed his skill and precision. After cutting inside from the left, he expertly slotted the ball between two defenders into the bottom right corner of the net. His goal cancelled out Magnes Aklioche’s first goal for the opposition.
Barcelona defender Eric Garcia was sent off in the first 11 minutes of the game, which made the match challenging. Monaco took advantage of this lead when 18-year-old forward George Elenicina scored an impressive goal in the 71st minute.
The 21-year-old Wirtz continued his scoring streak in Rotterdam on Thursday. Robert Andrich intercepted a misplaced pass from Feyenoord and passed the ball to Wirtz, who stepped up and smashed the ball into the bottom right corner of the net.
Leverkusen extended their lead to two goals after half an hour. Victor Boniface played an intelligent pass from the edge of the penalty area to Jeremie Frimpong on the right wing. Frimpong then delivered a cross which Alejandro Grimaldo put in at the far post.
Six minutes later, Wirtz further extended Leverkusen’s lead by volleying in another cross from Frimpong.
Leverkusen didn’t need any help but got it on the stroke of halftime when a mistake by Feyenoord’s German goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther sent the ball over the line after Edmond Tapsoba’s header.
33-year-old veteran Antoine Griezmann was outstanding for Atletico despite the emphasis on youth. He scored in the Champions League for the 11th consecutive season and assisted Jose Maria Gimenez’s dramatic header winner. Leipzig took the lead early through Benjamin Shesko in the fourth minute.
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya saved the team’s victory by saving twice from a penalty in the 51st minute. The penalty was awarded after Thomas Partey fouled Ederson. Raya first stopped Matteo Retegui’s spot kick, but the rebound came back to the striker. However, Raya cleared Retegui’s header off the line with a brilliant effort.
Without the injured Martin Odegaard, their main creative player, Arsenal faced challenges in creating chances in attack. They relied on their typical resolute defence and Raya’s heroics to secure a point in Bergamo. In the upcoming round, Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain at home.
Brest’s first goal in European competition was scored by midfielder Hugo Magnanti at home, but not at their usual stadium.
As Brest’s stadium did not meet UEFA standards, the club’s European home matches were played at the Stade de Roudourou in Guingamp, approximately 114 kilometres (71 mi) away.
Brest finished an impressive third in the French league last season. Sturm is making its first Champions League appearance in 24 years following its successful campaign to end Salzburg’s decade-long dominance in the Austrian league.
Under the guidance of new coach Bruno Lage, Benfica secured their second consecutive win thanks to goals from Turkish internationals Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Orkun Kökçü.
Kokcu’s goal was particularly impressive, as he expertly curled a free kick from 25 yards into the top right corner. Felicio Milson scored a last-minute winner for the home side.
Florian Wirtz, on the other hand, made a brilliant start in the Champions League for Bayer Leverkusen, scoring two goals in a stunning 4-0 win over Feyenoord. Leverkusen’s impressive performance came just months after their only defeat in an otherwise remarkable season, which saw them win the Bundesliga title and the German Cup.
Atalanta, the team responsible for Leverkusen’s defeat in the Europa League final in May, were held to a goalless draw. Arsenal At home, one penalty was saved during the match.
In other matches, Atletico Madrid won 2-1 against Leipzig, while Benfica beat Red Star Belgrade by the same scoreline. Brest, playing in its European competition debut, celebrated a 2-1 victory over Sturm Graz.
The matches were part of the third evening of the revamped Champions League format, which has replaced the traditional group stage.
The Champions League format has been changed, with 36 teams now competing against eight different opponents until January. Teams are ranked in the same league table, which determines their progression to the knockout stage.
Despite his young age, Lamal has set numerous goalscoring records for both Barcelona and Spain. He played a key role in Spain’s victory at the European Championship this summer, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the tournament’s history.
However, Lamal’s goal in the Champions League was not a record-breaking achievement for him. At 17, he became the second-youngest goalscorer in the competition but missed out on the record held by his teammate Ansu Fati, who was 28 days younger when he scored his first Champions League goal in December 2019.
Lamal’s impressive 28th-minute equaliser showed his skill and precision. After cutting inside from the left, he expertly slotted the ball between two defenders into the bottom right corner of the net. His goal cancelled out Magnes Aklioche’s first goal for the opposition.
Barcelona defender Eric Garcia was sent off in the first 11 minutes of the game, which made the match challenging. Monaco took advantage of this lead when 18-year-old forward George Elenicina scored an impressive goal in the 71st minute.
The 21-year-old Wirtz continued his scoring streak in Rotterdam on Thursday. Robert Andrich intercepted a misplaced pass from Feyenoord and passed the ball to Wirtz, who stepped up and smashed the ball into the bottom right corner of the net.
Leverkusen extended their lead to two goals after half an hour. Victor Boniface played an intelligent pass from the edge of the penalty area to Jeremie Frimpong on the right wing. Frimpong then delivered a cross which Alejandro Grimaldo put in at the far post.
Six minutes later, Wirtz further extended Leverkusen’s lead by volleying in another cross from Frimpong.
Leverkusen didn’t need any help but got it on the stroke of halftime when a mistake by Feyenoord’s German goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther sent the ball over the line after Edmond Tapsoba’s header.
33-year-old veteran Antoine Griezmann was outstanding for Atletico despite the emphasis on youth. He scored in the Champions League for the 11th consecutive season and assisted Jose Maria Gimenez’s dramatic header winner. Leipzig took the lead early through Benjamin Shesko in the fourth minute.
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya saved the team’s victory by saving twice from a penalty in the 51st minute. The penalty was awarded after Thomas Partey fouled Ederson. Raya first stopped Matteo Retegui’s spot kick, but the rebound came back to the striker. However, Raya cleared Retegui’s header off the line with a brilliant effort.
Without the injured Martin Odegaard, their main creative player, Arsenal faced challenges in creating chances in attack. They relied on their typical resolute defence and Raya’s heroics to secure a point in Bergamo. In the upcoming round, Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain at home.
Brest’s first goal in European competition was scored by midfielder Hugo Magnanti at home, but not at their usual stadium.
As Brest’s stadium did not meet UEFA standards, the club’s European home matches were played at the Stade de Roudourou in Guingamp, approximately 114 kilometres (71 mi) away.
Brest finished an impressive third in the French league last season. Sturm is making its first Champions League appearance in 24 years following its successful campaign to end Salzburg’s decade-long dominance in the Austrian league.
Under the guidance of new coach Bruno Lage, Benfica secured their second consecutive win thanks to goals from Turkish internationals Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Orkun Kökçü.
Kokcu’s goal was particularly impressive, as he expertly curled a free kick from 25 yards into the top right corner. Felicio Milson scored a last-minute winner for the home side.
