Champions League teams start group phase with opening week victories
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The Champions League group phase began this week with several notable results across Europe. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain secured a 6-1 win against Slovan Bratislava, while Bayern Munich and Barcelona also recorded significant victories, defeating Bodo/Glimt 5-0 and Feyenoord 5-1 respectively. Arsenal, Manchester City, and Aston Villa each earned three points from away fixtures. Manchester United opened their campaign with a 4-0 win over tournament debutants Sabah, and Liverpool claimed a home victory against Atletico Madrid. These results establish the initial standings within the 36-team league phase, with teams now looking ahead to the second round of fixtures. Managers are evaluating squad depth and early-season form as clubs navigate the expanded competition format.
- •Paris Saint-Germain leads the power rankings after a 6-1 victory against Slovan Bratislava.
- •Barcelona recorded a 5-1 win over Feyenoord as Hansi Flick's team continues a high-scoring start.
- •Manchester United secured a 4-0 result in their first match against Sabah.
- •Bayern Munich defeated Bodo/Glimt 5-0 to open their European campaign.
- •Arsenal, Manchester City, and Aston Villa all earned away victories during the first week.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Champions League power rankings: Who leads our standings after opening week?
"Unsurprisingly, holders Paris Saint-Germain take top spot after the first week, but who are their closest challengers?
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