Simeone: New UCL format meant Atleti 'had to win'

Diego Simeone said the new Champions League format meant his Atletico Madrid team “absolutely had to win” their opening game, after José María Giménez’s 90th minute header gave them a dramatic 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig.

'He's a cat': Raya praised for stunning double save

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya was hailed by his manager Mikel Arteta and Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini after the Spaniard’s miraculous double save earned his side a 0-0 draw in the Champions League on Thursday.

Flick: Early red changed game 'totally' for Barca

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick felt Eric García’s early red card was the turning point in Thursday’s 2-1 defeat to Monaco and insisted his side are strong enough to progress in the new-look Champions League.