UEFA Champions League 2026/27: Real Madrid, Manchester City, Dortmund, Aston Villa & Real Betis Open With Thrilling Wins | Watch

Real Madrid, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Aston Villa, and Real Betis all began their 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league-phase campaigns with thrilling victories on the opening night. Real Madrid claimed a 2-1 win against Inter, with Kylian Mbappe scoring the opener in the 14th minute, followed by Federico Valverde's second goal.

Manchester City secured a 2-0 victory over Porto, with Erling Haaland netting twice, including a late winner. Borussia Dortmund triumphed 3-2 against Villarreal, scoring all their goals after the break, including two goals from Serhou Guirassy. Aston Villa secured a 3-2 winning against Club Brugge, with John McGinn putting Villa ahead early on, followed by goals from Hugo Vetlesen and Nicolas Jackson, before Nicolo Tresoldi scored a late penalty.

Real Betis made a remarkable comeback, defeating Lille 3-2 after 21 years absence from the Champions League, with goals from Marc Bartra and Troy Parrott.