The opening matchday of the UEFA Champions League delivered high drama across Europe as French side RC Lens staged a dramatic late comeback against Slavia Prague, FC Bayern Munich cruised past Bodø/Glimt, and debutants Como shocked RB Leipzig. According to match reports, Lens secured a 3-2 victory in added time, Bayern dominated with a 5-0 scoreline at the Allianz Arena, and Como claimed a 4-1 triumph in their first appearance in C1.
RC Lens Stuns Slavia Prague in Added Time
Playing their opening fixture of the European campaign, RC Lens found themselves up against it despite enjoying a numerical advantage from the opening moments of the second half. The French side fell behind to two goals from Slavia Prague’s Danijel Sturm in the 51st and 88th minutes. However, Les Sang et Or refused to fold. Abdallah Sima sparked the comeback in the 73rd minute to make it 1-1 before the match turned entirely in a frantic two-minute spell during stoppage time.
Florian Thauvin headed home in the 91st minute, and Ruben Aguilar sealed the victory with a strike in the 93rd minute to complete the 3-2 rescue act. It was noted that the introduction of the 33-year-old Aguilar alongside 16-year-old Mezian Mesloub at the hour mark injected the necessary composure and fearlessness to reward Lens for a vastly improved second-half display.
FC Bayern Extends Opening Matchday Streak Against Bodø/Glimt
In Munich, Vincent Kompany’s Bayern side extended a continental streak by defeating Norwegian visitors Bodø/Glimt 5-0 on Thursday night. According to match accounts, Bayern has won its opening match of a European campaign in every season since the autumn of 2003—claiming one UEFA Cup opening win and 23 times in the Champions League.
Michael Olise anchored the dominant performance with a stellar individual display, netting a brace and adding an assist. After a patient first half against a stubborn, deep-sitting Norwegian defense, Jamal Musiala broke the deadlock in the 47th minute. Harry Kane added a second on 61 minutes, Alphonso Davies scored in the 77th minute, and Olise completed the rout with goals in the 83rd and 92nd minutes. Bodø/Glimt, who reached the Round of 16 last season after eliminating Inter Milan in the playoffs, struggled to cope with Bayern’s sustained second-half pressure.
Como Makes Impression Against Leipzig
A shock of the night belonged to tournament newcomers Como. Making their debut appearance in the Champions League, the club pulled off a 4-1 victory against German side Leipzig. The result announced the club’s arrival on the continental stage.
Standings and Next Fixtures
The opening round results leave Bayern Munich at the summit of the early standings alongside fellow opening-night victors, while RC Lens collects vital momentum heading into the second round of fixtures. European football authorities will confirm the exact dates and kickoff times for Matchday 2 in the coming days as clubs balance their domestic league commitments with continental ambitions.
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