Bayern Munich scored twice in three minutes to overcome Barcelona in their Champions League Group Stage clash. Barca enjoyed the better chances in the first half but were left to rue several misses from Robert Lewandowski on his return to Bavaria as Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane struck early in the second half.
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Liverpool’s Champions League campaign got off to a nightmare start in hot and humid Naples on Wednesday as sensational Napoli ran out comprehensive 4-1 winners. Victor Osimhen set the precedent early on, hitting the post inside the opening minute before James Milner conceded a fifth-minute penalty, which Piotr Zielinski kept his cool to convert.
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Disjointed Chelsea suffered a shock defeat to Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb on the opening night of their Champions League campaign as Mislav Orsic’s first-half strike was enough to earn a 1-0 victory. Thomas Tuchel’s side were caught napping in 13th minute as Orsic ran from his own half, latching onto a ball from strike partner Bruno Petkovic, to outpace £70m signing Wesley Fofana before dinking the ball over Kepa Arrizabalaga.
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Real Madrid claimed the Champions League title for the 14th time in their illustrious history as a second half Vinícius Junior strike proved to be the difference against Liverpool in Paris. The Reds created numerous chances but Thibaut Courtois was outstanding as he ensured victory for the Spanish giants.
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UEFA has confirmed it will award two Champions League places to countries whose clubs collectively performed best in Europe in the previous campaign from the 2024-25 season, a change from the original proposals made.
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