A hard-fought 90 minutes in Man Utd vs Real Betis at Old Trafford on Thursday ultimately culminated in Manchester United all but booking their spot in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, at the expense of Real Betis.
Erik ten Hag's troops marked their return to action a short time ago.
Fresh off a harrowing seven-goal drubbing at the hands of Liverpool at the weekend, the Red Devils turned their attentions back towards matters on the continent, desperate for a bounce-back result in Man Utd vs Real Betis, first leg tie.
And it was star frontman Marcus Rashford who set United on their way towards precisely that inside five minutes on Thursday.
After latching onto the ball inside the visitors' penalty area, Rashford showcased supreme confidence in cutting outside, before lashing home into the roof of the net:
Visitors Betis, to their credit, did pull level in deserved fashion just beyond the half-hour mark, before Leicester City loanee Ayoze Perez came close to doubling his tally for the evening, only to see a deflected effort come back off the post.
Safe to say, then, that Man Utd required a step up in performance on the other side of the interval.
And, in a boost for all associated with the club, this, in turn, is precisely what was forthcoming.
First, just over five minutes into the 2nd-half, Antony put Ten Hag and co. back in front, courtesy of a sumptuous left-footed effort.
Then, just shy of the hour mark, it was the turn of Bruno Fernandes to kill off not only the game, but potentially the tie, too, in nodding home Luke Shaw's whipped corner kick.
Ten Hag wanted a strong statement from his boys after the Liverpool thrashing (Image- Manchester United)
And yet, there was still time for further celebration inside the Theatre of Dreams.
This came in the game's closing stages, as Wout Weghorst, at long last, notched his first home goal in Manchester United colours to round out the scoring in England's northwest.
Antony and Weghorst both missed glorious chances to extend United's lead further, but Erik ten Hag's side will still travel to Spain next Thursday in pole position to reach the Europa League quarter-finals.
The return leg of Man Utd vs Real Betis will played out next week to decide the team reaching UEL's last eight.
FC Barcelona vs PSG, UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Recap: PSG beat Barcelona 2-1 with late winner from Ramos
Read the recap of the FC Barcelona vs PSG, UEFA Champions League 2025-26 match as the defending champion defeated Barcelona in Barcelona by 2-1. Goncalo Ramos scored in the 90th minute to seal the win.
I’m Barnali Debnath, here to bring you all the latest updates, live scores, news, and expert commentary from this highly anticipated encounter. Both teams boast star-studded lineups and are aiming to make a strong statement on Europe’s biggest stage.
Stay with us for minute-by-minute action, tactical insights, and post-match analysis as the excitement unfolds.
Whether you support the Catalan giants or the Parisian stars, this is your ultimate destination for comprehensive coverage of FC Barcelona vs PSG!
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Oct 1, 2025, 7:01 PM
FINAL Score
Oct 1, 2025, 8:56 PM
Full time | Barcelona 1-2 PSG
The defending champions win 2-1 with a late goal by Goncalo Ramos.
Barcelona face their first defeat of the season. Hansi Flick would be very disappointed with that.
Without four big names, PSG was able to get three points against Barcelona, away from home. Hakimi was just incredible in the second half and created all the chances for them.
Yellow card for Lamine for a high boot against Hernandez.
Oct 1, 2025, 8:51 PM
90' | 3 minutes added
3 minutes added as injury time.
Oct 1, 2025, 8:50 PM
90' | RRRRRRRRAAAAAAAMMMMMMOOOOOSSSSSSSS | BAR 1-2 PSG
PSG strikes late.
Hakimi with a perfect cross, and Ramos just had to time the run and tap the ball into the goal.
Barcelona 1-2 PSG.
Oct 1, 2025, 8:48 PM
89' | Balde to rescue
Balde cleared out a potential chance for PSG as the hosts created a great opportunity through Hakimi after a counterattack.
Oct 1, 2025, 8:46 PM
87' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Hakimi for a foul on Ferran.
Oct 1, 2025, 8:46 PM
87' | Another save from Szczęsny
Hakimi's attempt got a deflection from Casado, and it fell awkwardly in front of Szczęsny, who made a good save at the end.
Oct 1, 2025, 8:44 PM
85' | Change for Barcelona
In: Christensen
Out: Garcia
Oct 1, 2025, 8:44 PM
85' | Block from Balde
Balde blocks the cross from Hakimi and it goes for a corner. PSG looking like the better team in the last few times.
Oct 1, 2025, 8:43 PM
83' | Lee hits the post
Wonderful from Lee. He dribbled through the Barcelona defenders and went for a curling left-footed shot from a tight space.
His shot hit the outside of the far post. Lucky for Barcelona.
Oct 1, 2025, 8:39 PM
80' | Change for PSG
In: Kang In
Out: Mayulu
Oct 1, 2025, 8:39 PM
80' | Yamal goes wide
From the edge of the box, on the right, Yamal whipped the ball with his left foot. But, he was not on target.
Oct 1, 2025, 8:37 PM
79' | Change for Barcelona
In: Bernal
Out: Pedri
Oct 1, 2025, 8:37 PM
78' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Casado, for a foul on Hakimi.
Oct 1, 2025, 8:36 PM
76' | Interception from Cubarsi
Chance for Ramos inside the box. However, Cubarsi, with a great challenge, made the interception.
Oct 1, 2025, 8:31 PM
72' | Change for PSG
In: Ramos
Out: Ruiz
Oct 1, 2025, 8:31 PM
71' | Changes for Barcelona
In: Casado, Lewandowski, Balde
Out: Dani Olmo, Rashford, Martin
Oct 1, 2025, 8:29 PM
69' | Save from Szczęsny
Ruiz should do better here. From the centre of the box, he shoots at Szczęsny.
Oct 1, 2025, 8:24 PM
65' | Change for PSG
In: Hernandez
Out: Mbaye
Oct 1, 2025, 8:23 PM
64' | Double save from PSG
Barcelona should score from here.
Ruiz with the first block and then Hakimi rescued Dani Olmo's attempt.
Yamal then won the corner for Barcelona.
Oct 1, 2025, 8:20 PM
61' | Free-kick for Barcelona
Rashford found Yamal on the right with a long ball. Yamal made a quick entry and Mendes fouled him at the edge of the box.
Yamal wants the second yellow card for Mendes. Not given.
Oct 1, 2025, 8:17 PM
USUAL STUFF!
No Barcelona player had more touches (47), won more duels (7), completed more take-ons (4), created more chances (2) or won more fouls (2) than Lamine Yamal in the first half vs. PSG.
Dembele became the 10th player to achieve the feat.
Football is the most popular sport in the world, as nearly every country participates in the sport. As a global sport, it can be extremely challenging to make it big in football, largely due to intense competition. And, if you are talking about winning the three biggest trophies in world football, it is a rare incident.
However, with some geniuses on the field, we have seen some remarkable football facts happening over the years. So, it gives us a chance to take a look at those players with great achievements and football facts. Today, we will take a look at those players who won the Champions League, FIFA World Cup and Ballon d'Or.
UFA Champions League
The Champions League is the biggest club tournament in Europe. Also, it is considered the best club football tournament in the world. The top clubs from the top-tier national leagues participate in this tournament.
The competition started in 1955, and since then, Real Madrid has been the most successful club in the tournament. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo is the most successful player in the Champions League with 134 goals in the tournament.
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest international tournament in the world. 32 qualified countries compete with each other for the biggest prize in international football. Brazil is the most successful team in the World Cup with 5 titles.
Meanwhile, Miroslav Klose is the top scorer in the Football World Cup with 16 goals to his name.
Ballon d'Or
Ballon d'Or is the biggest individual prize in football. The award is given to the best player in the world for a single season. The award has been given to the players since 1956 and is the most prestigious individual award in football history.
However, from 2011-2015, the award was merged with the FIFA World Player of the Year. Lionel Messi has won the most Ballon d'Or awards (8) than any other player in football history.
Football Facts: Players with Champions League, FIFA World Cup and Ballon d'Or
Ousame Dembele is the latest player to have won FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League and Ballon d'Or in his career.
As you already got the idea of how big these three trophies are in the football world, you can imagine how tough it can be to win all of them in a career.
There are only 9 players who have won Champions League, FIFA World Cup and Ballon d'Or in their career. Let's find them out in this special football facts segment.
#1 Sir Bobby Charlton
The England legend was the first player to achieve the feat of winning all the big trophies in football.
Booby Charlton spent 17 years at Manchester United when the club became one of the biggest football clubs in England. Charlton scored 115 goals in his club career before retiring in 1979.
Sir Bobby Charlton won the FIFA World Cup in 1966 and was adjudged the best player in the world, too.
He won the 1966 Ballon d'Or award. Charlton had scored 3 goals in that World Cup and had some major contributions to the team. He went on to win the European Cup/Champions League with Manchester United in 1968.
Nicknamed as the "Der Kiser (The Emperor)", Beckenbauer is the second player on our list of these special football facts.
The German was a defender known for his leadership skills and elegant football. The Bayern Munich legend won the Ballon d'Or award twice in 1972 and 1976.
Beckenbauer also managed to win three Champions League titles, which was called the European Champions' Cup. He won it with Bayern Munich in 1974, 1975 and 1976.
But the major success in his career came in 1974 when he won the FIFA World Cup. That was West Germany's second FIFA World Cup title.
Gerd Müller is regarded as one of the greatest football players in the history of the game. He has the most goals per match ratio (0.95) in the Champions League history.
The centre forward from Germany won 1 Ballon d'Or, 3 Champions League and 1 FIFA World Cup. Actually, it was his 15 years at Bayern Munich that made him the legend that he is.
Müller was a teammate of Beckenbauer, who won the 1974 FIFA World Cup. In fact, along with Beckenbauer, he played a major role in Bayern Munich winning the Champions League in three consecutive years in 1974, 1975 and 1976.
However, Müller won the Ballon d'Or only once in the year 1970.
#4 Paolo Rossi
The centre forward from Italy won it all when it comes to football. With 133 goals in his club career, he was one of the best of his time. The 1980s were a successful decade for him.
Rossi won the FIFA World Cup in 1982, and that made him earn the Ballon d'Or award as well. He was the top scorer of the 1982 FIFA World Cup with 6 goals.
Then the Italian legend went on to win the 1984/85 Champions League with Juventus FC. However, Rossi had nearly 11 transfers in his club career, which is quite astonishing as well.
The France international might be the most influential player in his country's recent football history. Zidane was known for his style of play, skills and control on the ball and goal-scoring ability.
The Juventus and Real Madrid legend managed to win the 1998 FIFA World Cup and then went on to win the 1998 Ballon d'Or as well.
Zidane won the 2001/02 UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid. It was also the only Champions League he won in his career. However, the 2006 FIFA World Cup incident ended his international career infamously.
Rivaldo, the former Brazilian captain, had everything that a captain should have. Moreover, when you are representing the rich football history of Brazilian football, either you soak the pressure or you rise above it.
The Brazilian forward has 35 international goals in his career. Also, he has scored 233 goals in his club career as well. Rivaldo won the 1999 Ballon d'Or following Zidane's success in 1998.
Rivaldo won the FIFA World Cup in 2002 as a captain in Japan. Then, he went on to win the UEFA Champions League in the 2002-03 season with AC Milan as well, and this is how Rivaldo became the 6th player on our football facts list.
Ronaldinho is probably the most skilful player of this generation. If it were not for his lifestyle, he might have been the best to play the game. With his vision and dribbling skills, he was loved by everyone in the football world.
With 197 goals, Ronaldinho is one of the most successful midfielders of the last 20 years. His bonding with Kaka and his contribution to Messi's early career is still a beautiful football story.
Ronaldinho won the 2002 FIFA World Cup along with Rivaldo and Kaka. Then he went on to win the Ballon d'Or in 2005 and the UEFA Champions League in the 2005/06 season with Barcelona.
It is not astonishing to see that the most recent players to win the Champions League, World Cup, and Ballon d'Or are from Brazil. This is how good the Brazil team was at that time.
Along with Rivaldo and Rolandinho, Kaka won the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Then, while playing for AC Milan, he won everything in football. In 2007, he won the UEFA Champions League with AC Milan, and then he went on to win the Ballon d'Or also in the same year.
In addition to that, Kaka became the highest-paid footballer in the world after AC Milan extended their contract for nearly $12 million.
9. Lionel Messi
Probably the greatest player in football history and the most successful one ever, with 46 trophies, Lionel Messi was the ninth player to achieve the feat of winning the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League and Ballon d'Or.
Messi, the Argentine genius, won the Ballon d'Or award a record 8 times in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2023.
While playing for FC Barcelona, Messi won the UEFA Champions League four times in 2006, 2009, 2011 and 2015. And then he went on to complete the circle with the triumph in the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
10. Ousmane Dembele
France and PSG right winger Ousmane Dembele became the 10th player in the history of football to achieve the feat of winning the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League and Ballon d'Or.
28-year-old Dembele, who had already won the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France, helped Paris St. Germain (PSG) win their first-ever UEFA Champions League title in 2025.
His incredible league stats and success with PSG in the Champions League also helped him bag the 2025 Ballon d'Or award as well.
Note: The article was first written in 2021 by Koushik Biswas and then got updated by Barnali Debnath on 23 September 2025.
Manchester United vs Chelsea FC, Premier League 2025-26 recap: United win at home 2-1 in a 10-man battle
Enjoy the highlights of the Manchester United vs Chelsea FC, English Premier League 2025/26 at the Old Trafford Stadium as United won by 2-1 in a 10-man battle.
I’m Barnali Debnath, here to provide you with all the latest updates, scores, news, and expert commentary as these two English giants face off.
Both teams are looking to make a strong impact in the league, with Manchester United keen to capitalise on home advantage while Chelsea aims to challenge fiercely for points.
Stay tuned for minute-by-minute action, tactical analysis, and post-match insights right here.
Whether you support the Red Devils or the Blues, this is your destination for comprehensive coverage of Manchester United vs Chelsea FC!
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Sep 20, 2025, 4:30 PM
FINAL Score
Sep 20, 2025, 6:37 PM
Full time | Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea
United win back-to-back games at home for the first time since Amorim was appointed.
Chelsea did their best after they lost their goalkeeper in the 4th minute of the match.
United will be happy to hold onto the lead. United get the full points and moves to number 9 on the points table.
Chelsea lost a game in the Premier League for the first time this season.
⏳Full time | Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea
United win back-to-back home games for the first time since Ruben Amorim was appointed.
Two red cards, three goals, rain and lots of drama!
Bruno's free-kick had allowed De Ligt to make a cross from the left. Dorgu tried to go for a volley, but could not connect.
Sep 20, 2025, 6:10 PM
72' | Yellow card
Yellow card for George for a foul on the goalkeeper Bayindir.
Sep 20, 2025, 6:07 PM
69' | Double change for United
Mount and Yoro replaced Mbeumo and Maguire.
Sep 20, 2025, 6:07 PM
Ain't happening tonight!
Imagine Alejandro Garnacho scoring a hat-trick in the second half to complete the comeback for Chelsea vs. Manchester United. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/qlJEqqScOR
37' | CCCCCCASSSSEEEEEEMMMMIIIRRRRRROOOOOOO | MUN 2-0 CHE
Casemiro makes it 2-0 for United.
From the short corner, Reece Hames was not able to clear the ball properly, and Shaw won the header in the crowd. And Casemiro at the far post headed the ball down for the second goal.
United 2-0 Chelsea.
Sep 20, 2025, 5:07 PM
35' | Good from Fofana
Great recovery from Fofana as Jorgensen's poor pass gave Sesko an option to create another one-on-one situation.
Sep 20, 2025, 5:06 PM
35' | VAR check
A VAR check is going on as Mazaroui brought down Joao Pedro inside the box.
No penalty given.
Sep 20, 2025, 5:04 PM
33' | Chance for Amad
Mbeumo found Amad with a beautiful pass. But, he took too much time to send the ball across and it was already out before Sesko headed the ball inside.
No goal for United.
Sep 20, 2025, 5:01 PM
31' | Tough time for Chelsea
Down to 10 men, the Blues are yet to make a touch inside the United box.
A VAR check was done to check whether Bruno was offside or not. Looks like he was onside by an inch there.
Goal given.
Sep 20, 2025, 4:46 PM
14' | BBBBBBRRRRRRUUUUUNNNNOOOOOOOOO | MUN 1-0 CHE
He is the man!
United scores, Bruno scores! This is his 100th goal for United. He becomes the 19th United player to achieve the feat.
Mbeumo with the cross from close range and Dorgu's header fell inside the box. Bruno made a timed run to get to the ball and side-footed it for the goal.
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Newcastle United vs FC Barcelona, UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Recap: Rashford's brace hand Barcelona a 2-1 win
Recap the Newcastle United vs FC Barcelona, UEFA Champions League 2025-26 match at St. James' Park as Marcus Rashford's brace helped Barcelona win by 2-1.
I’m Barnali Debnath, here to bring you all the latest scores, updates, news, and expert commentary from this exciting fixture. Both teams are geared up for a high-stakes battle on the European stage, with Newcastle eager to showcase their strength at home and Barcelona looking to assert their continental dominance.
Stay tuned for minute-by-minute action, tactical insights, and post-match analysis right here.
Whether you support the Magpies or the Catalan giants, this is your go-to source for comprehensive and up-to-the-second coverage of Newcastle United vs FC Barcelona!
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Sep 18, 2025, 7:03 PM
Final Score
Sep 18, 2025, 9:01 PM
Full time | Newcastle United 1-2 FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona start their campaign with an important win. Marcus Rashford with two world-class goals, and FC Barcelona got three points on the road.
Newcastle United would be disappointed not to bury the chances they got in the first 20 minutes of the match.
Anthony Gordon's late goal did give them hope, but it was not good enough to earn any points.
Sep 18, 2025, 8:59 PM
90+8' | Garcia makes the save
Tonali's shot from outside the box went straight to Garcia.
Sep 18, 2025, 8:58 PM
90+7' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Casado, who took it for the team.
Sep 18, 2025, 8:57 PM
90+6' | Corner for Barcelona
Ferran's right footed shot is deflected away for a corner.
Sep 18, 2025, 8:57 PM
90+5' | Save from Pope
Raphinha with the cross and Dani Olmo caught that well from the centre of the box.
But Pope was ready to make the save.
Sep 18, 2025, 8:54 PM
90+3' | Change for Barcelona
In: Casado
Out: Fermin Lopez
Sep 18, 2025, 8:52 PM
90' | 7 minutes added
7 minutes added to the full time.
Sep 18, 2025, 8:52 PM
90' | GGGGGGGOOOOOOORRRRRDDDDDOONNNNNNN | NEW 1-2 BAR
Jacob Murphy with a perfect cross from the right, and Anthony Gordon made a perfectly timed run to beat the offside trap and find the back of the net.
Game on!
Newcastle United 1-2 Barcelona.
Sep 18, 2025, 8:49 PM
87' | Miss from Lopez
Great run from Raphinha, before he miscontrolled the ball and had to make a cutback to Fermin Lopez.
Lopez from the centre of the box skied the ball in the air.
Sep 18, 2025, 8:46 PM
Marcus Rashford: tearing it up for Barcelona in the Champions League
Manchester United: 14th place in the Premier League, not in Europe this season pic.twitter.com/hn46mkzKD8
After Harry Kane's two goals for Bayern against Chelsea last night, Marcus Rashford became the second player to score twice in a UEFA Champions League match for a non-English club against an English club.
Sep 18, 2025, 8:37 PM
76' | Change for Newcastle
Trippier is replaced by Botman
Sep 18, 2025, 8:36 PM
74' | Save from Garcia
Bruno Guimarães's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved by Garcia.
Sep 18, 2025, 8:33 PM
72' | Raphinha misses the target
Great ball from Rashford to find Raphinha on the right wing. Raphinha made a cutback and went for the goal with a left-footed shot.
Tonali's right-footed attempt from outside the box went straight to Garcia.
Sep 18, 2025, 8:13 PM
Who would score first?
Sep 18, 2025, 8:12 PM
50' | Chance for Barcelona
Pedri and Lewandowski linked up inside the box, and Rashford had the chance to find the net. However, his shot was blocked by Schar, who is down after the head blow.
Sep 18, 2025, 8:09 PM
48' | Joelinton misses the target
From the corner, the winger's header missed the target just by inches.
Sep 18, 2025, 8:07 PM
46' | Second half starts
No changes from either team.
Sep 18, 2025, 7:51 PM
Half-time | Newcastle United 0-0 FC Barcelona
Newcastle had the best chances of the match and started really well. However, they could not convert them into goals.
Barcelona slowly progressed in the game but without any result.
Big 45 minutes to come.
Sep 18, 2025, 7:49 PM
45+2' | Yellow card
Burn gets the yellow card for a foul on Kounde.
Sep 18, 2025, 7:48 PM
45' | Yellow card
Yellow cared for Gerrard Martin for a foul on Guimarães.
Sep 18, 2025, 7:46 PM
45' | 2 minutes added
2 minutes added to the first-half.
Sep 18, 2025, 7:44 PM
43' | Kounde with a block
Gordon's cross from the left is blocked and deflected for a corner by Kounde.
Sep 18, 2025, 7:41 PM
40' | Raphinha goes over the goal
Raphinha goes for the goal with the free-kick. His shot went over the goal.
Sep 18, 2025, 7:40 PM
38' | Raphinha wins a free-kick
Raphinha wins a free-kick from a shooting distance.
He and Rashford are lining up.
Sep 18, 2025, 7:38 PM
35' | Raphinha misses target
Pedri had found Lewandowski with a through ball, and Lewa's deflected shot had given Raphinha a chance to volley from close range.
But, he could not connect the shot.
Sep 18, 2025, 7:34 PM
A few good run but not good enough till now
Sep 18, 2025, 7:32 PM
31' | Chance for Raphinha
Cross from Rashford from the left but Raphinha could not connect the header.
Barcelona XI: Joan Garcia (goalkeeper), Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Pedri, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Marcus Rashford, Fermin Lopez, Gerard Martin, Frenkie de Jong, Jules Kounde.
Sep 18, 2025, 6:14 PM
Matches between the clubs
Season
Competition
Date
Time
Home Team
Score
Away Team
2002/03
UEFA Champions League
19.03.2003
8:45 PM
Newcastle United
0 - 2
FC Barcelona
2002/03
UEFA Champions League
11.12.2002
8:45 PM
FC Barcelona
3 - 1
Newcastle United
1997/98
UEFA Champions League
26.11.1997
12:00 AM
FC Barcelona
1 - 0
Newcastle United
1997/98
UEFA Champions League
17.09.1997
12:00 AM
Newcastle United
3 - 2
FC Barcelona
Sep 18, 2025, 6:03 PM
Newcastle United vs FC Barcelona: H2H stats
FC Barcelona and Newcastle United have faced each other four times in their history.
Barcelona have won three times while Newcastle United have won it once.
Sep 18, 2025, 5:25 PM
How to watch the match?
Football fans in India can watch the match LIVE on Sony LIV and Sony Sports Network TV Channels.
Sep 18, 2025, 5:24 PM
Match details
Match: Newcastle United vs FC Barcelona, UEFA Champions League 2025-26
UEFA Champions League 2025-26, match day 1 all matches LIVE updates, Scores, and News: Liverpool win in last-minute, PSG, Inter and Bayern enjoy easy wins
Get real-time updates, scores, news and commentary of all the 18 matches of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 matchday 1 at a single place on our LIVE blog.
Hello everyone! The grandest football tournament in Europe is BACK, and so are we!
Welcome everyone to our LIVE coverage of UEFA Champions League 2025/26 matchday 1, where we will witness 18 matches from 16th September 2025 to 19 September 2025.
In this LIVE blog, you will get LIVE scores, news, updates and results of each of those 18 matches at a single place.
Arsenal will be in action on the 16th night, while as the night gets deeper, we will have Real Madrid facing Marseille, and Juventus playing Dortmund on the 17th night.
On the 18th, defending champions PSG will be in action while Liverpool, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich will also be playing their matches.
On the final night of matchday 1, we will see FC Barcelona playing Newcastle United, while Manchester City will be facing Napoli. So stay tuned and share the LIVE blog with your friends.
LIVE Updates
Sep 17, 2025, 9:18 PM
Matches left
18th September
Club Brugge vs Monaco at 22:15
Copenhagen vs Leverkusen at 22:15
19th September
Manchester City vs Napoli at 00:30
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Galatasaray at 00:30
Sporting CP vs Kairat Almaty at 00:30
Newcastle vs Barcelona at 00:30
Sep 17, 2025, 9:16 PM
Full-time | Ajax 0-2 Inter
Last season's beaten finalists start in impressive fashion, Marcus Thuram heading both goals as Inter see off Ajax.
The Dutch side were unfortunate not to score when an excellent Yann Sommer denied Mika Godts' save before the opening goal, but Cristian Chivu's first experience of the UEFA Champions League as a coach produced a confident victory for the visitors.
Luis Enrique can’t have wished for much more. A swashbuckling attacking display that included four goals and a well-deserved clean sheet.
After a league phase campaign fraught with jeopardy last time round, Paris start their quest for a second consecutive Champions League crown in the most consummate of ways.
As for Atalanta, they toiled and stuck to their task, but will now focus on picking up their first points against Club Brugge in two weeks time.
Sep 17, 2025, 9:09 PM
Full time | Liverpool 3-2 Atletico
Liverpool found a way for a hard-fought three points in their league phase opener.
Atleti deserve huge credit for their response to falling 2-0 down. The hosts fashioned the better chances after the interval, with Mohamed Salah striking the post, but Marcos Llorente’s late volley was cancelled out by Virgil Van Dijk right at the end.
Sep 17, 2025, 7:53 PM
Half-time | Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Liverpool could hardly have wished for a better start at Anfield after Andy Robertson’s fortuitous opener and Mohamed Salah’s fine effort, but Atleti have done well to gain a foothold and managed to half the deficit through Marcos Llorente on the stroke of half-time.
The hosts will need to hit the ground running in the second half, otherwise it might be back to square one for Arne Slot's team.
Sep 17, 2025, 7:53 PM
Half-time | Ajax 0- 1 Inter
After something of a shaky start, Ajax managed to find their way back into the game.
Ironically, they had the best chance of taking the lead – Yann Sommer saving expertly from Mika Godts – seconds before Marcus Thuram headed the visitors in front at the other end.
John Heitinga’s men will now have to commit more men forward in search of an equaliser, which could play into Inter’s hands.
Sep 17, 2025, 7:53 PM
Half-time | PSG 2-1 Atalanta
A consummate performance befitting of champions. Paris have started their European campaign in much the same vein they finished the last - in total control. In truth, Atalanta had done well to limit the hosts to Marquinhos’ close-range finish, with Marco Carnesecchi largely to thank, but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia eventually added a sumptuous second.
Bradley Barcola’s missed penalty is the only blemish, while Atalanta will be grateful for the half-time break.
Against Atletico Madrid, Andrew Robertson and Mohamed Salah have found the net for Liverpool within first 6 minutes of the match.
Sep 17, 2025, 7:08 PM
Full time: Praha 2-2 Bodo
What a contest we have witnessed! Both teams gave everything, competing all the way. Slavia earned a two-goal advantage thanks to a pair of strikes from Youssoupha Mbodji on his full debut, butBodø/Glimt displayed the character they so often showed during last season's run to the Europa League semi-finals thanks to substitutes Sondre Brunstad Fet and Daniel Bassi. A breathtaking evening, with both clubs showing why they play at this level.
Sep 17, 2025, 6:54 PM
Full time: Olympiacos 0-0 Pafos
Pafos make a memorable debut in the UEFA Champions League, taking a point despite having ten players for more than an hour. Olympiacos applied plenty of pressure around the opposition box but may feel their finishing could have been better, while the Cypriot club managed to disarm them and escape unscathed.
Up next, potentially greater hurdles for both sides: Olympiacos travel to London for their game against Arsenal, while Pafos play host to Bayern Munich.
Sep 17, 2025, 4:27 PM
Matches tonight
17th September
Olympiacos vs Pafos at 22:15
Slavia Praha vs Bodø/Glimt at 22:15
18th September
Paris vs Atalanta at 00:30
Bayern München vs Chelsea at 00:30
Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid at 00:30
Ajax vs Inter at 00:30
Club Brugge vs Monaco at 22:15
Copenhagen vs Leverkusen at 22:15
Sep 17, 2025, 5:08 AM
Full-time: Real Madrid 2-1 Marseille
A pair of penalties from Kylian Mbappé helped Real Madrid turn a deficit into victory in Xabi Alonso's first Champions League game at the helm.
After withstanding early pressure from the hosts, Marseille struck first through Timothy Weah's emphatic finish, but Alonso's side were quickly level when Mbappé converted from the spot following a foul by Geoffrey Kondogbia on Rodrygo.
Although Madrid had Dani Carvajal sent off in the 72nd minute, Mbappé struck again with nine minutes left after Facundo Medina was penalised for handball.
Sep 17, 2025, 5:05 AM
Full time: Juventus 4-4 Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund and Juventus shared the spoils after an eight-goal thriller in Turin thatequalled the record for the highest-scoring Champions League draw.
Khéphren Thuram and Loïs Openda both went close for the hosts in the first half, before Karim Adeyemi’s 52nd-minute finish sparked the encounter into life.
Kenan Yıldız, Felix Nmecha and Dušan Vlahović all scored in a four-minute flurry before Yan Couto's powerful finish made it 3-2 to Dortmund.
The visitors looked to have sealed victory through Ramy Bensebaini's 85th-minute penalty, but Juventus rescued a draw in added time thanks to Dušan Vlahović's finish and a Lloyd Kelly header.
Sep 17, 2025, 4:58 AM
Full time: Benfica 2-3 Qarabag
Qarabağ claim a historic win here in Lisbon – and few can argue with the result. Benfica were 2-0 up after 16 minutes, but after Leandro Andrade’s goal, the Azerbaijan champions grew in confidence and made the most of their momentum to level and ultimately win it in the closing stages. Welcome back, Champions League!
Sep 16, 2025, 6:51 PM
Full time: PSV 1-3 USG
What an excellent performance by Sébastien Pocognoli’s men. Throughout the match they seemed able to absorb any pressure, remain calm when in possession, and now and again turn up the heat to inflict damage on the home side.
Great displays all round, with Anouar Ait El Hadj and Christian Burgess particularly impressive. An amazing start to the club’s UEFA Champions League career.
Sep 16, 2025, 6:48 PM
Full time | Athletic 0-2 Arsenal
Substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard strike to give Arsenal a winning start in a tight contest in Bilbao, where Athletic Club performed admirably on their much-anticipated return to the competition.
Sep 16, 2025, 5:39 PM
Half-time | Athletic 0-0 Arsenal
Arsenal have failed to score in Spain in the first half.
Mikel Arteta's men looked good but not sharp enough. Meantime Athletic have done well to defend and attack on the chances they got.
Important 45 minutes to come.
Sep 16, 2025, 5:32 PM
PSV vs Union SG: Anouar Ait El Hadj extends the lead | PSV 0-2 USG
Anouar Ait El Hadj extends the lead for Union SG. The newcomers are on fire!
Sep 16, 2025, 5:13 PM
PSV vs Union SG: Promise David scores for Union SG | PSV 0-1 Union SG
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Pepi fouled Burgess inside the box, and Union SG won the penalty. Promise David perfectly sent Matěj Ková the wrong way to hit the low corner of the goal.
The newcomers take the lead.
Sep 16, 2025, 5:07 PM
Lineups for PSV vs Union SG lineups!
PSV Starting XI M. Kovář, S. Dest, R. Flamingo, A. Obispo, Y. Gasiorowski, I. Saibari, J. Schouten (c), J. Veerman, I. Perišić, R. Pepi, R. van Bommel
Union Saint-Gilloise Starting XI K. Scherpen, K. Mac Allister, C. Burgess (c), F. Leysen, A. Khalaili, A. Zorgane, M. Rasmussen, O. Niang, A. A. E. Hadj, K. Rodríguez, P. David
Real Madrid (ESP), Villarreal (ESP), Bodø/Glimt (NOR), Monaco (FRA)
Kairat Almaty
Real Madrid (ESP), Club Brugge (BEL), Olympiacos (GRE), Pafos (CYP)
Inter (ITA), Arsenal (ENG), Sporting CP (POR), Copenhagen (DEN)
Leverkusen
Paris (FRA), Villarreal (ESP), PSV (NED), Newcastle (ENG)
Man City (ENG), Benfica (POR), Olympiacos (GRE), Copenhagen (DEN)
Liverpool
Real Madrid (ESP), Atletico Madrid (ESP), PSV (NED), Qarabağ (AZE)
Inter (ITA), Frankfurt (GER), Marseille (FRA), Galatasaray (TUR)
Manchester City
Borussia Dortmund (GER), Leverkusen (GER), Napoli (ITA), Galatasaray (TUR)
Real Madrid (ESP), Villarreal (ESP), Bodø/Glimt (NOR), Monaco (FRA)
Marseille
Liverpool (ENG), Atalanta (ITA), Ajax (NED), Newcastle (ENG)
Real Madrid (ESP), Club Brugge (BEL), Sporting CP (POR), Union SG (BEL)
Monaco
Man City (ENG), Juventus (ITA), Tottenham (ENG), Galatasaray (TUR)
Real Madrid (ESP), Club Brugge (BEL), Bodø/Glimt (NOR), Pafos (CYP)
Napoli
Chelsea (ENG), Frankfurt (GER), Sporting CP (POR), Qarabağ (AZE)
Man City (ENG), Benfica (POR), PSV (NED), Copenhagen (DEN)
Newcastle United
Barcelona (ESP), Benfica (POR), PSV (NED), Athletic Club (ESP)
Paris (FRA), Leverkusen (GER), Marseille (FRA), Union SG (BEL)
Olympiacos
Real Madrid (ESP), Leverkusen (GER), PSV (NED), Pafos (CYP)
Barcelona (ESP), Arsenal (ENG), Ajax (NED), Kairat Almaty (KAZ)
Pafos
Bayern München (GER), Villarreal (ESP), Slavia Praha (CZE), Monaco (FRA)
Chelsea (ENG), Juventus (ITA), Olympiacos (GRE), Kairat Almaty (KAZ)
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
Bayern München (GER), Atalanta (ITA), Tottenham (ENG), Newcastle (ENG)
Barcelona (ESP), Leverkusen (GER), Sporting CP (POR), Athletic Club (ESP)
PSV Eindhoven
Bayern München (GER), Atletico Madrid (ESP), Napoli (ITA), Union SG (BEL)
Liverpool (ENG), Leverkusen (GER), Olympiacos (GRE), Newcastle (ENG)
Qarabağ
Chelsea (ENG), Frankfurt (GER), Ajax (NED), Copenhagen (DEN)
Liverpool (ENG), Benfica (POR), Napoli (ITA), Athletic Club (ESP)
Real Madrid
Man City (ENG), Juventus (ITA), Marseille (FRA), Monaco (FRA)
Liverpool (ENG), Benfica (POR), Olympiacos (GRE), Kairat Almaty (KAZ)
Slavia Praha
Barcelona (ESP), Arsenal (ENG), Bodø/Glimt (NOR), Athletic Club (ESP)
Inter (ITA), Atalanta (ITA), Tottenham (ENG), Pafos (CYP)
Sporting CP
Paris (FRA), Club Brugge (BEL), Marseille (FRA), Kairat Almaty (KAZ)
Bayern München (GER), Juventus (ITA), Napoli (ITA), Athletic Club (ESP)
Tottenham Hotspur
Borussia Dortmund (GER), Villarreal (ESP), Slavia Praha (CZE), Copenhagen (DEN)
Paris (FRA), Frankfurt (GER), Bodø/Glimt (NOR), Monaco (FRA)
Union SG
Inter (ITA), Atalanta (ITA), Marseille (FRA), Newcastle (ENG)
Bayern München (GER), Atletico Madrid (ESP), PSV (NED), Galatasaray (TUR)
Villarreal
Man City (ENG), Juventus (ITA), Ajax (NED), Copenhagen (DEN)
Borussia Dortmund (GER), Leverkusen (GER), Tottenham (ENG), Pafos (CYP)
Sep 16, 2025, 12:35 PM
How to watch the matches?
Although all the matches will be streamed in India, a few of the matches will be streamed on the Sony LIV app and website. The matches will also be televised on Sony Sports Network channels in India.
Sep 16, 2025, 12:34 PM
Matches on matchday 1
Tuesday 16 September 2025 22:15 - PSV vs Union SG 22:15 - Athletic Club vs Arsenal
Wednesday 17 September 2025 00:30 - Real Madrid vs Marseille 00:30 - Benfica vs Qarabağ 00:30 - Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund 00:30 - Tottenham vs Villarreal 22:15 - Olympiacos vs Pafos 22:15 - Slavia Praha vs Bodø/Glimt
Thursday 18 September 2025 00:30 - Paris vs Atalanta 00:30 - Bayern München vs Chelsea 00:30 - Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid 00:30 - Ajax vs Inter 22:15 - Club Brugge vs Monaco 22:15 - Copenhagen vs Leverkusen
Friday 19 September 2025 00:30 - Manchester City vs Napoli 00:30 - Frankfurt vs Galatasaray 00:30 - Sporting CP vs Kairat Almaty 00:30 - Newcastle vs Barcelona
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From the corner, Chelsea scores. 
The continuous rain has left water on the pitch, and the ball is not moving smoothly. 
Casemiro makes it 2-0 for United. 
Andrey Santos replaces Palmer. 
FC Barcelona start their campaign with an important win. Marcus Rashford with two world-class goals, and FC Barcelona got three points on the road. 
Last season's beaten finalists start in impressive fashion, Marcus Thuram heading both goals as Inter see off Ajax.
Liverpool found a way for a hard-fought three points in their league phase opener.
