230610 Players of Manchester City celebrate with the trophy after the UEFA Champions League football match between Manchester City and Inter on June 10, 2023 in Istanbul. Photo: Jon Olav Nesvold / BILDBYRÅN / COP 217 / JE0065
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All teams have played their first game and this is what the groups are looking like
Notable moments from match day 1
Robert Lewandowski Joined the Exclusive 100-Goal Club in European Competitions
On match day 1, Robert Lewandowski achieved a significant milestone by becoming only the third player, following in the footsteps of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, to score a remarkable 100 goals in European competitions. This historic achievement occurred during Barcelona’s Champions League fixture against Royal Antwerp FC, where Lewandowski found the back of the net in the 19th minute. Barcelona went on to secure a resounding 5-0 victory, with contributions from Joao Felix, Gavi, and an own-goal from Jelle Bataille.
Sandro Tonali’s Emotional Return to Milan
An emotional homecoming took place as Sandro Tonali, who had recently transferred to Newcastle United for £55 million, returned to the San Siro. Tonali, who signed a five-year contract with Newcastle United, faced his former team, AC Milan, in his debut Champions League appearance as a Magpies player. Following the match, Tonali was seen engaging with his former AC Milan teammate, French striker Olivier Giroud. The encounter between the two sides ended in a goalless draw in their Champions League opener.
Ivan Provedel’s Dramatic Equalizer for Lazio
Making his Champions League debut, Lazio’s Italian goalkeeper, Ivan Provedel, produced a remarkable stoppage-time goal to secure a crucial point for his team against Atletico Madrid. Atletico Madrid had taken the lead in the 29th minute when midfielder Pablo Barrios scored. However, with just seconds remaining in the match, Provedel executed a clinical header, finding the corner of the net and earning a draw for Lazio in dramatic fashion.
Champions League Matchday 2 fixtures
Tuesday 3rd October
| Home Team | Time | Away Team |
| FC Union Berlin | 17:45 | Braga |
| Red Bull Salzburg | 17:45 | Real Sociedad |
| FC Copenhagen | 20:00 | Bayern Munich |
| Inter Milan | 20:00 | Benfica |
| Manchester United | 20:00 | Galatasaray |
| Napoli | 20:00 | Real Madrid |
| PSV Eindhoven | 20:00 | Sevilla |
| RC Lens | 20:00 | Arsenal |
Wednesday 4th October
| Home Team | Time | Away Team |
| Antwerp | 17:45 | Shakhtar Donetsk |
| Atletico Madrid | 17:45 | Feyenoord |
| Borussia Dortmund | 20:00 | AC Milan |
| Celtic | 20:00 | Lazio |
| Crvena Zvezda | 20:00 | BSC Young Boys Bern |
| FC Porto | 20:00 | Barcelona |
| Newcastle United | 20:00 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| RB Leipzig | 20:00 | Manchester City |
The article was last updated on Saturday 21st September 2023
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