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Barcelona wins Champions League opener while Atletico Madrid falls at Anfield

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Barcelona wins Champions League opener while Atletico Madrid falls at Anfield

Summary

FC Barcelona opened its Champions League campaign with a 5-1 victory against Feyenoord, led by Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. Atlético de Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat at Anfield as Liverpool overcame a deficit created by Marcos Llorente’s opening goal. Elsewhere in the competition, Paris Saint-Germain recorded a 6-1 win over Slovan Bratislava, highlighted by a Ferran Torres hat-trick. Arsenal secured a 1-0 result against Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona following a goal from Martin Ødegaard. Outside of the match action, Rodri Hernández apologized to Valencia CF supporters regarding recent comments, and Lionel Messi is finalizing an agreement to purchase the club CD Eldense.

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By the Numbers

•FC Barcelona defeated Feyenoord 5-1 in its Champions League opener.
•Liverpool beat Atlético de Madrid 2-1 with goals from Szoboszlai and Mac Allister.
•Ferran Torres scored three goals in Paris Saint-Germain’s 6-1 win over Slovan Bratislava.
•Arsenal won 1-0 against Napoli on a goal from Martin Ødegaard.
•Lionel Messi is nearing a deal to become the owner of CD Eldense.

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The Champions League opener leaves us with a brilliant start for FC Barcelona and a bitter setback for Atlético de Madrid. Off the pitch, Rodri puts his controversy with Valencia to bed, and Leo Mess...
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