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  • Como’s Champions League Dream Turns Into A Night To Remember Against Leipzig

    Como announced their arrival on the Champions League stage in spectacular fashion, defeating RB Leipzig 4-1 at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. The Italian debutants made an immediate impact, taking the lead in the 15th minute through Martin Baturina after a slick attacking exchange with Tasos Douvikas. The roles were reversed in the 38th minute as Douvikas doubled Como’s advantage. Cesc Fabregas’ side continued to play with confidence after the interval and extended their lead through Assane Diao in the 54th minute. Leipzig briefly gave themselves hope when Andrija Maksimovic pulled one back four minutes later, but Como remained in control. Substitute Maximo Perrone restored the three-goal advantage in the 90th minute to complete a memorable night. The result marked a dream Champions League debut for Como and a difficult European return for Leipzig.

    BY Photo Webdesk 11 September 2026

    | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno : Como's Maximo Perrone, right, scores his side's fourth goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Como and Leipzig in Como, Italy.
  • Fenerbahce Fight Back To Deny Roma Victory On Champions League Return

    Fenerbahce and Roma shared the points in a 1-1 draw at the Chobani Stadyumu Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi as both clubs began their Champions League campaigns with a point. Roma, returning to the competition after seven years, took the lead in the 39th minute through Bryan Cristante, who finished after a promising attacking move involving Donyell Malen. Fenerbahce responded strongly after the break and levelled just three minutes into the second half. Archie Brown found the net following a dangerous move involving Mason Greenwood, giving the hosts renewed momentum. Fenerbahce pushed for a winner in front of a passionate home crowd, while Roma also threatened on the counter through Paulo Dybala and Matias Soule. Neither side could find the decisive goal, leaving both teams with a point from an entertaining opening-night contest.

    BY Photo Webdesk 11 September 2026

    | Photo: AP/Khalil Hamra : Players greet each other after the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Fenerbahce and Roma in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.
  • United Return In UCL With A Bang As Carrick’s Men Crush Sabah At Old Trafford

    Manchester United marked their return to the UEFA Champions League with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Sabah at Old Trafford. The Azerbaijani champions started with confidence and created an early opening, but United gradually took control. Matheus Cunha broke the deadlock in the 27th minute, converting a Patrick Dorgu cross at the near post. Bruno Fernandes then doubled the advantage eight minutes before half-time after combining with Youri Tielemans. Benjamin Sesko added a third just before the interval, rounding the goalkeeper after being played through by Bryan Mbeumo. United controlled the second half and added a fourth through Lisandro Martinez in the 68th minute following an inventive move involving Joshua Zirkzee. The clean sheet and convincing victory gave Michael Carrick’s side an ideal Champions League return ahead of Sunday’s Manchester derby.

    BY Photo Webdesk 11 September 2026

    | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson : Manchester United's head coach Michael Carrick claps hands after winning the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester United and Sabah FK in Manchester, England, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.
  • Sabalenka Storms Past Pegula To Reach Fourth Straight US Open Final

    Aryna Sabalenka stormed into the US Open 2026 final after defeating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the first women’s semifinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. The top-seeded Belarusian survived a competitive opening set before finding another level late on, breaking Pegula while serving at 5-6 to take control. Sabalenka then carried that momentum into the second set, breaking early and never allowing the American to settle. She finished with 29 winners and seven aces, while Pegula struggled on her second serve and could not match Sabalenka’s power from the baseline. The victory extended Sabalenka’s winning streak at Flushing Meadows to 19 matches and put her one win away from a historic third consecutive US Open title. She will face Elena Rybakina in Saturday’s final.

    BY Photo Webdesk 11 September 2026

    | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II : Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, gestures after she won her match against Jessica Pegula, of the United States, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
  • Bayern Explode After Half-Time To Crush Bodø/Glimt In Champions League Opener

    Bayern Munich began their UEFA Champions League 2026-27 campaign with a commanding 5-0 victory over Bodo/Glimt at the Allianz Arena. The Norwegian side frustrated Bayern during a goalless first half, with goalkeeper Nikita Haikin making several important saves to keep the visitors level. However, Bayern broke through just two minutes after the restart when Jamal Musiala opened the scoring, triggering a second-half onslaught. Harry Kane soon added another before Alphonso Davies produced a superb half-volley to make it 3-0. Michael Olise then took centre stage, scoring twice as Vincent Kompany’s side turned the match into a rout. Bodø/Glimt’s night worsened further when Odin Luras Bjortuft was sent off late on. The emphatic win gave Bayern a perfect start to their league-phase campaign.

    BY Photo Webdesk 11 September 2026

    | Photo: AP/Lennart Preiss : Bayern's players celebrate after the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Bayern Munich and Bodo Glimt in Munich, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.