{"id":6958,"date":"2024-09-20T13:51:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T13:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/?p=6958"},"modified":"2024-09-20T13:51:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T13:51:02","slug":"champions-league-matchweek-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/champions-league-matchweek-one","title":{"rendered":"Champions League Matchweek One: Michael Jordan loves Lamine Yamal, Incredible Skills and Rampant Bayern Munich"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The first matchweek of the new Champions League season arrived with a bang, offering fans an exhilarating blend of world-class football, breakout performances, and the introduction of a new format. With 36 teams now competing instead of the traditional 32, the tournament has expanded, creating more opportunities for underdogs to shine and adding an extra layer of unpredictability to Europe&#8217;s most prestigious club competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-365-scores wp-block-embed-365-scores\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"zYqplCV2TU\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/champions-league-2024-25-format-explained\">A New Dawn: The Champions League 2024\/25 Format Explained\u00a0<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;A New Dawn: The Champions League 2024\/25 Format Explained\u00a0&#8221; &#8212; 365Scores\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/champions-league-2024-25-format-explained\/embed#?secret=MsruFNjSmY#?secret=zYqplCV2TU\" data-secret=\"zYqplCV2TU\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The new format, explained.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the standout moments, Bayern Munich made an emphatic statement with a relentless performance, reminding everyone why they remain a formidable force in European football. Meanwhile, Barcelona&#8217;s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal stole the headlines, dazzling on the field with his incredible skill set. His performance even caught the attention of basketball legend Michael Jordan, who showered praise on the young star, highlighting Yamal&#8217;s growing global stature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Champions League Matchweek One Analysis<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#lamine-yamal-impresses-michael-jordan\">Lamine Yamal impresses Michael Jordan<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#bayern-munich-score-nine-and-harry-kane-becomes-the-top-scoring-englishman-in-champions-league-history\">Bayern Munich score NINE &#8211; and Harry Kane becomes the top scoring Englishman in Champions League history<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#victor-boniface-has-some-serious-skill\">Victor Boniface has some SERIOUS skill<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#david-rayas-incredible-double-save\">David Raya&#8217;s incredible double save<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#liverpool-saunter-to-a-win-in-milan\">Liverpool saunter to a win in Milan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lamine-yamal-impresses-michael-jordan\">Lamine Yamal impresses Michael Jordan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Monaco&#8217;s Stade Louis II, basketball icon Michael Jordan made a rare appearance, drawn to witness Barcelona\u2019s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old wonderkid continues to shock the football world, and on this night, he also dazzled the eyes of the global sports legend himself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite Barcelona ultimately losing 2-1 to Monaco after Eric Garcia\u2019s red card in just the 10th minute, Yamal was a beacon of hope. His equalizing goal, a display of pure brilliance, left the stadium in awe. His pace, technique, and composure belied his young age, and even though the Catalan side couldn&#8217;t hold on with ten men, Yamal\u2019s star continued to rise, earning high praise from Jordan, who knows a thing or two about generational talents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Michael Jordan is in attendance to watch Barcelona vs. Monaco in the Champions League! ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jj752cpM5w\">pic.twitter.com\/jj752cpM5w<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESPNFC\/status\/1836836871432773786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 19, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bayern-munich-score-nine-and-harry-kane-becomes-the-top-scoring-englishman-in-champions-league-history\">Bayern Munich score NINE &#8211; and Harry Kane becomes the top scoring Englishman in Champions League history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Munich, Bayern Munich unleashed a devastating attacking display, crushing Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 in a game that could have easily ended in double digits if not for three disallowed goals due to offside calls. The Bavarians were in rampant form, completely dismantling their opponents after an initial scare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Zagreb, trailing 3-0, struck twice in two minutes to momentarily claw their way back into the game. But any hope of a comeback was swiftly extinguished as Bayern unleashed a flurry of goals in the second half. Harry Kane, in particular, was unstoppable. Scoring four goals, he not only spearheaded Bayern\u2019s attack but also etched his name in history as the top-scoring Englishman in Champions League history, surpassing Wayne Rooney. Kane\u2019s clinical finishing and movement were on full display, reinforcing his status as one of Europe\u2019s most lethal strikers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Harry Kane has made history! \u26bd\ufe0f? <br><br>He&#39;s just surpassed Wayne Rooney to become the all-time highest-scoring Englishman in UCL history with 33 goals! ???????? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Y6OsSwY6He\">pic.twitter.com\/Y6OsSwY6He<\/a><\/p>&mdash; 365Scores (@365Scores) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365Scores\/status\/1836147512941375743?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 17, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"victor-boniface-has-some-serious-skill\">Victor Boniface has some SERIOUS skill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another standout moment came from Bayer Leverkusen\u2019s 4-0 demolition of Feyenoord, with Nigerian striker Victor Boniface providing one of the most jaw-dropping pieces of skill of the matchday. Midway through the first half, Boniface delivered a moment of magic that had social media buzzing. On the edge of the box, the forward pulled off two nutmegs in quick succession, leaving defenders grasping at thin air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it didn\u2019t stop there. As he shaped to shoot with his right foot, Boniface feigned the strike, seamlessly switching to his left to slip a no-look pass wide to Jeremie Frimpong, Thierry Henry-esque. Frimpong\u2019s cross found Alex Grimaldo, who made no mistake with the finish to put Leverkusen up 2-0. Boniface\u2019s dazzling footwork earned the admiration of his teammates, with Florian Wirtz even declaring it as his signature move. \u201cI think he\u2019s the best at doing it in the soccer world,\u201d Wirtz said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">On this day in 2006, Thierry Henry pulled off this unique pass. Has to be up there with one of the best signature skill moves in football. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/M9051jDUeB\">pic.twitter.com\/M9051jDUeB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; \u00d8degaard Enthusiast ? (@AFCTempo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AFCTempo\/status\/1084846092683038721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 14, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"david-rayas-incredible-double-save\">David Raya&#8217;s incredible double save<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Across in Italy, Arsenal had David Raya to thank for keeping them in their goalless draw against Atalanta. The Gunners were under pressure for much of the game, and in the second half, they nearly fell behind when Mateo Retegui stepped up for a penalty. Raya guessed right, diving to his left to palm away the spot-kick, but the ball bounced straight back to Retegui, setting him up for what seemed like a routine header into the open net. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incredibly, Raya sprung back to his feet, stretching across the goal to make a stunning second save, keeping Arsenal level. His heroic double stop was the highlight of a gritty defensive performance, earning Arsenal a valuable point in a tough away fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GettyImages-2071899861-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"David Raya came into his own in the Champions League \" class=\"wp-image-6960\" style=\"width:796px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt &#8211; AMA\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"liverpool-saunter-to-a-win-in-milan\">Liverpool saunter to a win in Milan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Italy\u2019s other marquee matchup, Liverpool put on a clinical display at the San Siro, defeating AC Milan 3-1 in a statement victory. Under new manager Arne Slot, the Reds have shown flashes of brilliance, and after suffering a surprise Premier League defeat to Nottingham Forest, they bounced back in style. Milan took an early lead, but Liverpool&#8217;s defense quickly turned the tide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ibrahima Konat\u00e9\u2019s powerful header brought them level before Virgil van Dijk added a second to give them the advantage. Dominik Szoboszlai sealed the win late in the game with a composed finish, capping off a dominant display from the Merseyside club. Slot\u2019s side looks well-equipped to mount a serious challenge both domestically and in Europe this season.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GettyImages-1253789161-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Champions League trophy\" class=\"wp-image-6961\" style=\"width:806px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Fabrizio Carabelli\/SOPA Images\/LightRocket via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>By Nicky Helfgott \/ @NickyHelfgott1 on Twitter (X)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep up with all the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/uefa-champions-league-572\/stats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/uefa-champions-league-572\/stats\">Champions League stats<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/uefa-champions-league-572\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/uefa-champions-league-572\/news\">latest news<\/a> on the&nbsp;365Scores website and app!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"riddle2-wrapper\" style=\"margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; width: 640px;\" data-rid-id=\"NMdAJaHi\" data-auto-scroll=\"true\" data-is-fixed-height-enabled=\"false\" data-bg=\"#fff\" data-fg=\"#00205b\"><script src=\"https:\/\/www.riddle.com\/embed\/build-embedjs\/embedV2.js\"><\/script><iframe title=\"Who's going to win the 24\/25 Champions League?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riddle.com\/embed\/a\/NMdAJaHi?lazyImages=false&amp;staticHeight=false\"><section data-block=\"SingleChoice\"><h2>Who&#8217;s going to win the 24\/25 Champions League?<\/h2><ul><li>Real Madrid<\/li><li>Manchester City<\/li><li>Barcelona<\/li><li>Arsenal<\/li><li>Bayern Munich<\/li><li>Other (let us know who @365Scores)<\/li><\/ul><\/section><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first matchweek of the new Champions League season arrived with a bang, offering fans an exhilarating blend of world-class football, breakout performances, and the introduction of a new format. 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