The UEFA Champions League 2024/25 season has kicked off with a bang, delivering thrilling matches and unexpected results. This article provides a comprehensive review of Matchday 1 and a preview of the upcoming Matchday 2 fixtures. We will also delve into the latest news, stats, and facts surrounding the competition.
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Let’s now look back at Matchday 1 results from the UEFA Champions League 2024/25
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The first matchday of the Champions League 2024/25 season did not disappoint, with several standout performances and surprising outcomes. Here is a detailed look at the results from Matchday 1.
Understanding the form and statistics of each team can provide valuable insights into their potential performance in the upcoming fixtures. Here is a look at the recent form and key statistics of some of the top teams.
Bayern smashed in nine goals against Zagreb in a one-sided game in Munich. England striker Harry Kane scored four goals, three from the penalty spot, while Michael Olise added two with further strikes from Leroy Sane, Raphael Guerriero and Leon Goretzka. Bruno Petkovic and Takuya Ogiwara scored Zagreb’s two goals in reply as Bayern racked up 29 shots on goal, 19 of which were on target.
AS Monaco provided the surprise of the round as they inflicted a first defeat of the season on Barcelona in the game at the Stade Louis II. Barcelona were reduced to ten men early on when Eric Garcia was sent off, and fell behind to Maghnes Akliouche’s 16th minute opener. Lamine Yamal levelled just 12 minutes later but late in the game George Ilenikhena scored the winner to hand the Catalans a surprising opening day defeat.
A number of other teams registered impressive performances on Matchday 1.
This includes only matches from the League stage onwards in the UEFA Champions League 2024/25.
Manager – Vincent Kompany (Bayern Munich)
Each team will play eight matches in the league phase. Four at home, four away against a mix of opponents from the four different seed groupings.
Kick off is 8pm UK Time unless otherwise stated.
A repeat of the famous 1982 Final of this competition which Aston Villa won 1-0 courtesy of a classic mishit goal from Peter Withe. Now, as like then, the English side will start this game as the underdogs, especially after Bayern’s 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb in their first game in the league stage.
However, Vincent Kompany’s team will find Unai Emery’s Villa a much tougher prospect than the Croatian side. The Villains were easy winners in their opening match too, 3-0 against Young Boys in Switzerland and they certainly have enough quality to cause Bayern real problems defensively.
With Harry Kane a major doubt through an ankle injury for this game, Villa may not have to worry about the England captain. Bayern though will have to concern themselves with Ollie Watkins, who has found his scoring boots again this season.
Prediction: Aston Villa won’t be pushovers here and the Villains could be good for a draw here. (4.20 with bet365 Sport)
Juventus have had a good start in Serie A and the Champions League, but they face a tough trip to Germany against a Leipzig side that have started the Bundesliga in reasonably good form. The German side are unbeaten in their five league games and they pushed Atletico Madrid very close in their opening game, losing to a last gasp goal at the Wanda Metropolitano.
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