Champions League Kicks Off With Thrills: Mbappé's Hat-trick, Mourinho's Return, and Early Upsets
The Champions League kicked off with a bang this week, seeing some impressive wins and a few surprises. Kylian Mbappé shone for Real Madrid, while José Mourinho returned to Benfica Lisbon. Meanwhile, Liverpool and Benfica suffered early losses.
Real Madrid started their campaign in style, thrashing Qairat Almaty 5:0. French forward Kylian Mbappé stole the show, netting a hat-trick. This was his fifth goal in just two games, demonstrating his incredible form. The Spanish giants now lead their group with six points.
In other matches, Inter Milan continued their strong form from last season, defeating Slavia Prague 3:0. They sit atop their group, also with six points. Atalanta Bergamo secured their first three points with a 2:1 win over FC Bruges.
However, not all top teams had it easy. Liverpool lost their first game 0:1 to Galatasaray, with goalkeeper Alisson and forward Hugo Ekitike both injured. José Mourinho's return to Benfica Lisbon also ended in defeat, losing 0:1 to Chelsea. Despite the loss, Mourinho received applause from the crowd. Tottenham Hotspur drew 2:2 with FK Bodo/Glimt, with former Frankfurt player Jens Petter Hauge scoring twice for the Norwegians.
Olympique Marseille impressed with a 4:0 win over Ajax Amsterdam.
The Champions League is heating up, with some exciting matches and surprising results. Real Madrid and Inter Milan lead their groups, while Liverpool and Benfica face early challenges. Fans can look forward to more thrilling action in the coming weeks.
