The 2026/27 Champions League campaign kicked off with familiar storylines. Jose Mourinho returned to the summit of European football, leading Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory against Inter with minimal possession, while Manchester City showcased their class with a 2-0 win away at Porto.
The UEFA Champions League has witnessed dozens of great forwards, but only a select few have reached historic scoring heights. Analysts from The Analyst and Opta have updated the all-time scoring record for the competition, excluding goals from qualification rounds.
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Manchester United kicked off their Champions League group stage with a resounding victory against Azerbaijani side Sabah at Old Trafford, edging them 4-0.
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Manchester United have announced their starting lineup for the opening match of the group stage in the Champions League against Azerbaijani side Sabah. The match kicks off today, September 10, at Old Trafford.
1Traditionally held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the Champions League kicks off this season with six matches on a Thursday.
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Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri acknowledged Arsenal's dominance following a 1-0 defeat in the Champions League, hailing Mikel Arteta's side as one of the strongest opponents in Europe while praising his own players' efforts.
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Declan Rice lauded Kevin De Bruyne's performance following Arsenal's 1-0 win over Napoli in the Champions League, acknowledging the Belgian's ability to create significant problems for opponents.
1Italian legend Alessandro Del Piero was full of praise for Arsenal's performance in their Champions League victory against Napoli. Mikel Arteta's side claimed a 1-0 win in Naples with Martin Odegaard's goal in the second half.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 17 goals in a single Champions League campaign, set in the 2013/14 season, has stood for over a decade. However, the new tournament format has increased the number of matches, providing modern strikers with a better chance of reaching that record.
1Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola acknowledged he was surprised by the opponent's tactical setup at the start of the match. After some adjustments, the Merseysiders improved their pressing and, in the Spaniard's opinion, became the stronger side.
