AFCON 2025
The second night of Champions League matchday 1 is done with defending champions PSG making a big statement as they begin the title defense.
Bayern Munich showed class over Chelsea while Liverpool continues their trend of snatching late wins this season.
Bodo Glimt showed resilience in Prague while Inter Milan did just enough to put Ajax aside in Amsterdam.
3 lessons learned from the second night of Champions League matchday 1
1. Big games, big players show up
Mohammed Salah provided an assist and found the back of the net as Liverpool survived Atletico Madrid’s scare at Anfield courtesy of Virgil van Dijk’s late winner.
Bayern Munich used Kane to beat Chelsea as the English talisman scored twice in the 3-1 win over Chelsea at the Allianz Arena. Harry Kane has now scored 10 goals this season.
2. PSG statement win
Atalanta may not be a tough opponent. Still, when the defending champions start their title defense with a comprehensive win, it sends nothing but a big statement and a warning signal to other contenders that they are still as solid as they were in the previous season. A comprehensive 4-0 win over Atalanta is just the perfect way for Luis Enrique’s men to kick off their Champions League defense.
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