Skip to content

Woltemade's first-class debut ends in a loss for Flick, while City secures the victory.

Barcelona suffers a defeat, with Nick Woltemade not making much impact until the second half. Conversely, Manchester City remains prominent throughout.

Woltemade's initial-class outing ends in defeat for Flick, as City clinches victory.
Woltemade's initial-class outing ends in defeat for Flick, as City clinches victory.

Woltemade's first-class debut ends in a loss for Flick, while City secures the victory.

Champions League Roundup: Sporting Lisbon Shine, Manchester City Impress

In the opening matchday of the Champions League, several teams showcased their prowess, with Sporting Lisbon and Manchester City standing out.

Sporting Lisbon Extend Winning Streak

Sporting Lisbon continued their impressive form, defeating Kairat Almaty 4-1. Francisco Trincão scored a brace, while Alisson Santos, Geovany Quenda, and Edmilson (for Kairat Almaty) also found the back of the net. The Portuguese side have now scored at least four goals in each of their two Champions League matches so far.

Manchester City Maintain Perfect Record

Manchester City also maintained their perfect record, securing a 2-0 victory over SSC Napoli. Erling Haaland scored yet another goal, with Jeremy Doku sealing the victory following a strong solo run. The win came despite Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo's early red card for a foul on Haaland.

FC Barcelona and Newcastle United Clash

In a closely contested match, FC Barcelona emerged victorious against Newcastle United, winning 2-1. Marcus Rashford scored twice for Barcelona, while Anthony Gordon and Edmilson (for Newcastle United) scored consolation goals. Despite playing with 11 men for the majority of the game, Napoli failed to find a way past Manchester City's resilient defence.

Coaching Changes at Newcastle United

During Newcastle United's first Champions League matchday, Eddie Howe was the coach present before Nick Woltemade was substituted in. The Magpies will be hoping for improved performances as they look to challenge in the competition.

With these results, the Champions League stage is set for more exciting matches as the teams continue their quest for glory.

Read also:

Latest