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  "id": 6567098,
  "title": "PSG score six to launch Champions League defence, Arsenal win late at Napoli",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/psg-score-six-to-launch-champions-league-defence-arsenal-win-late-at",
  "topic": "culture",
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  "published": "2026-09-10T08:21:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438848/psg-score-six-to-launch-champions-league-defence-arsenal-win-late-at-napoli"
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  "account": "Paris St Germain (PSG) began their Champions League defense with a commanding 6-1 victory over Slovak side Slovan Bratislava at their home stadium on Wednesday. The result was largely down to new signing Ferran Torres who scored a hat-trick, bringing the total number of PSG's goals to six as they raced into a 5-0 lead in 57 minutes. Though they conceded a late consolation goal, the victory marked a strong start to their title defense.\n\nMeanwhile, Arsenal faced a tougher challenge at Napoli. Despite their reputation of securing all eight league-phase matches last season, they struggled against their Italian opponents. Captain Martin Odegaard turned the tie around in the 75th minute with a powerful shot to secure a 1-0 win for the Premier League side.\n\nLiverpool staged a remarkable comeback against Atletico Madrid, winning 2-1 at Anfield. The match saw Liverpool come from behind after falling behind in the 17th minute. Dominik Szoboszlai equalized in the 50th minute, and Alexis Mac Allister scored a crucial goal in stoppage time. Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp praised his team's resilience, acknowledging the quality of the Spanish side.\n\nPortuguese outfit Sporting Lisbon also recorded a win, overturning a fifth-minute deficit to defeat Galatasaray 3-1 in Lisbon. Goncalo Inacio opened the scoring for Galatasaray but Sporting responded through Geny Catamo in the 27th minute. Luis Suarez scored a penalty, followed by a blistering free kick from Rodrigo Zalazar to seal the win for Sporting.\n\nIn other matches, Barcelona's Raphinha and Ermedin Demirovic both scored twice as Barcelona thrashed Dutch side Feyenoord 5-1. Stuttgart secured a 3-1 victory over Viking Stavanger with Ermedin Demirovic scoring a hat-trick, while Manchester United were set to face Azerbaijani debutants Sabah in a rain-soaked fixture.",
  "summary": "PARIS: New signing Ferran Torres struck a hat-trick as holders Paris St Germain made an emphatic start to the defence of their Champions League crown with a 6-1 home victory over Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday. Last season’s runners-up Arsenal endured a sterner test at Napoli but captain Martin Odegaard’s late strike snatched a 1-0 victory while Liverpool came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid…",
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