What an exhilarating evening it has been for the first day of the Champions League! PSG, after enduring a tough match against the Greek club Olympiakos, emerged victorious with a stunning 4-1 lead! The Parisians initially took the lead with a goal from E. Cavani, but the Greeks equalized in the 25th minute through V. Weiss. However, an unleashed Thiago Motta turned the tide, scoring two quick goals in the 68th and 73rd minutes. PSG continued their domination with a fourth goal in the 86th minute by Marquinhos, marking his first goal in PSG colors. The team, featuring most of its star players, showcased an impressive performance.
Manchester United, facing challenges in their first Champions League match against Bayern Leverkusen, demonstrated resilience. Leading 1-0 at halftime with a goal from Wayne Rooney, they were equalized in the 54th minute by S. Rolfes. However, R. Van Persie swiftly regained the lead for the English side in the 59th minute. An excellent goal from Wayne Rooney extended the lead to 3-1 in the 70th minute, and by the 79th minute, L. Valencia added another for United. The Germans managed to reduce the score in the 88th minute.
Meanwhile, Manchester City continued their dominance in the Champions League, leading 3-0 away against Viktoria Plzen with goals from E. Dzeko in the 48th minute, Y. Touré in the 54th minute, and S. Agüero in the 58th minute.
In other matches, Bayern Munich led 3-0 against CSKA Moscow, and Real Madrid displayed a commanding performance with a 4-0 lead against Galatasaray away. The exciting football action on the first day of the Champions League truly captivated fans around the world!
