European Heavyweights Launch Champions League Campaigns With Opening Victories
Faizan Hashmi
Published: September 09, 2026 | Time: 03:00 AM
CAPITALS, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 09th Sep, 2026)
Major European clubs kicked off their 2026-27 UEFA Champions League campaigns on Tuesday evening with several high-profile victories.
Manchester City began its title defense with a 2-0 win away to FC Porto. Striker Erling Haaland scored both goals, securing the English side’s opening victory.
At the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid defeated Italian side Inter Milan 2-1. Kylian Mbappé and Federico Valverde put the hosts ahead early on, while Carlos Augusto pulled one back for Inter late in the game.
Borussia Dortmund won a thrilling encounter 3-2 against Spanish side Villarreal, while Real Betis secured a 3-2 away victory against French outfit Lille.
