Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 Champions League confirmed European hierarchy while delivering surprises. Paris Saint-Germain won 6-1 against Slovan Bratislava, driven by two strikers in top form. Barcelona and Bayern München also displayed their dominance, while Como created the upset by beating RB Leipzig.
The matchday in review
Paris Saint-Germain opened the competition in style with a 6-1 victory against Slovan Bratislava. Dembélé scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists in 64 minutes, while Ferran Torres added 3 goals in 73 minutes. Barcelona won 5-1 against Feyenoord at home, displaying 72% possession and 9 shots on target. Bayern München crushed Bodo/Glimt 5-0 without conceding a goal, with 12 shots on target and total dominance. Manchester United also dominated Sabah FA 4-0 without conceding. Como pulled off the feat by beating RB Leipzig 4-1 at home, reversing the roles of underdog and favorite. Slavia Praha and Lens delivered a spectacular match with 5 goals and a change in the lead, Lens winning 3-2 with a decisive late goal. Real Madrid beat Inter 2-1 in a prestigious encounter.
Matchday Player of the Day
O. Dembélé (Paris Saint Germain) scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists in the 6-1 victory against Slovan Bratislava. Podium: 2. Ferran Torres (Paris Saint Germain), 3. E. Demirović (VfB Stuttgart).
Striker of the Day
Same winner: O. Dembélé (Paris Saint Germain), already presented above (Matchday Player of the Day). Podium: 2. Ferran Torres (Paris Saint Germain), 3. E. Demirović (VfB Stuttgart).
Midfielder of the Day
D. Šturm (Slavia Praha) scored 2 goals and created 4 chances despite the 2-3 defeat against Lens. Podium: 2. Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool), 3. N. Paz (Como).
Defender of the Day
Marc Bartra (Real Betis) scored 2 goals and won 6 duels out of 7 in the 3-2 victory at Lille. Podium: 2. Pau Torres (Aston Villa), 3. P. Dorgu (Manchester United).
Goalkeeper of the Day
T. Courtois (Real Madrid) made save after save in Real Madrid's 2-1 victory against Inter. Podium: 2. Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund), 3. Zion Suzuki (Aston Villa).
Performance of the Day
Same winner: O. Dembélé (Paris Saint Germain), already presented above (Matchday Player of the Day). Podium: 2. Ferran Torres (Paris Saint Germain), 3. E. Demirović (VfB Stuttgart).
Team of the Day
Barcelona won 5-1 against Feyenoord. Podium: 2. Bayern München, 3. Manchester United.
Surprise of the Day
Como, underdog before the match, won 4-1 against RB Leipzig.
Disappointment of the Day
RB Leipzig. Favorite before the match, RB Leipzig lost 1-4 at Como.
Match of the Day to remember
Slavia Praha 2-3 Lens, 1 change in the lead and a decisive goal after the 85th minute. Podium: 2. Lille 2-3 Real Betis, 3. Real Madrid 2-1 Inter.
Team of the Day XI (4-3-3)
T. Courtois (Real Madrid), P. Dorgu (Manchester United), Pau Torres (Aston Villa), Marc Bartra (Real Betis), Lazaros Rota (AEK Athens FC), D. Šturm (Slavia Praha), Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool), N. Paz (Como), Ferran Torres (Paris Saint Germain), O. Dembélé (Paris Saint Germain), M. Olise (Bayern München).
Key takeaways
Paris Saint-Germain imposed its attack with two decisive scorers: Dembélé and Ferran Torres combined 5 goals and 2 assists against Bratislava. Como created the surprise by dominating RB Leipzig 4-1 at home, confirming that hierarchies can shift from the first matchday. Europe's biggest clubs displayed their power: Barcelona, Bayern and Manchester United combined three victories while conceding no more than one goal.
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