Champions League 2025/26: Qarabağ Shocks Benfica, Juventus Draw Fire!

By: Marcelo Colombo Published On: 16/09/2025

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The 2025/26 Champions League season has started with a bang! The first matchday delivered thrilling encounters, unexpected results, and a shower of goals that left fans breathless. From Turin to Lisbon, the action was non-stop.

Qarabağ Stuns Benfica in Lisbon!

The biggest shock of the round came from Lisbon, where Qarabağ secured a remarkable 3-2 away victory against Benfica. Overcoming the odds, the team turned the game around to record one of the most memorable upsets of the entire matchday. This result has sent shockwaves through the competition.

Union Saint-Gilloise Impresses on Debut

Belgian debutants Union Saint-Gilloise marked their Champions League bow in style, defeating PSV Eindhoven 3-1 on their own ground. A dominant performance has put them in a strong position in their group.

Juventus and Dortmund in Eight-Goal Thriller!

Turin played host to an unforgettable football spectacle as Juventus and Borussia Dortmund locked horns in a goal-fest. The match ended in a dramatic 4-4 draw, with Juventus scoring twice in stoppage time to salvage a point. Dušan Vlahović was the hero for Juventus, scoring two goals and assisting Lloyd Kelly's 96th-minute equalizer.

Real Madrid Edge Out Marseille Despite Red Card

Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Marseille, despite playing with ten men after Dani Carvajal's red card. Kylian Mbappé's late penalty proved to be the difference between the two sides.

Other Results: Arsenal Cruise, Tottenham Grind Out Win

Arsenal started their campaign confidently with a 2-0 away win against Athletic Bilbao. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Villarreal.