Bayern’s onslaught and Como’s debut spark Champions League excitement

Bayern Munich kicked off their Champions League campaign at the Allianz Arena with a five‑goal demolition of Norway’s Bodø/Glimt, while Cesc Fàbregas’s Como recorded a 4‑1 victory over RB Leipzig in their debut on the same night. The German side dominated after a slow first half, and the Italian club took the lead early in the second period.

Bayern’s dominant start

Jamal Musiala opened the scoring two minutes into the second period, ending Bayern’s half‑time frustration against Bodø/Glimt. Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies added further strikes before Michael Olise completed his brace, celebrating the fifth Bayern goal in front of a cheering Munich crowd. The photograph by Anna Szilágyi/EPA captures Olise’s celebration, and the image can be viewed in full screen.

Como’s impressive debut

In Italy, Cesc Fàbregas’s side took control through goals from Croatia midfielder Martin Baturina, Greek forward Tasos Douvikas and Senegalese striker Assane Diao. Serbia midfielder Andrija Maksimović pulled one back for Leipzig, but Maximo Perrone sealed a 4‑1 win late on, giving Como a dream night in northern Italy. After the match, Fàbregas delivered a brief on‑pitch team talk, underscoring the significance of the victory.

Other group results

Lens secured a 3‑2 win at Slavia Prague thanks to a last‑gasp double from Danijel Sturm, with Florian Thauvin adding a late strike and Ruben Aguilar completing the tally. Mikulas Konecny was sent off for the hosts after a VAR‑reviewed tackle, and the match unfolded in Prague.

PSV Eindhoven salvaged a 1‑1 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk after Sergiño Dest equalised following a gleaming low shot from Gleiker Mendoza that had initially stunned the Dutch side.

Roma were held to a 1‑1 stalemate by Fenerbahçe in Istanbul; Bryan Cristante’s opener was cancelled out by Archie Brown, and the game was clouded by coach Ismail Kartal’s announced resignation, which the club president later denied.

Manchester United opened their European night with a comfortable 4‑1 victory over Sabah FC at Old Trafford, with goals from Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Sesko and Lisandro Martinez confirming their intent.