Champions League Matchday 1: Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona and PSG Make Winning Starts

The opening matchday of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League has generated major international football interest, with several European heavyweights recording impressive victories. Liverpool came from behind to defeat Atlético Madrid 2–1 at Anfield, while Arsenal secured a 1–0 away victory over Napoli. Barcelona produced one of the night's biggest results, beating Feyenoord 5–1, while defending champions Paris Saint-Germain began their title defence with a commanding 6–1 win over Slovan Bratislava. Verified primary source: UEFA — 2026/27 Champions League fixtures and results