The UEFA Champions League 2025 season kicked off in style as European heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich all registered important victories. From PSG commanding performance to Liverpool last-minute heroics and Harry Kane’s brilliance for Bayern, fans witnessed an action-packed night of football.
PSG Crush Atalanta with 4-0 Victory
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain began their title defense with a resounding 4-0 win over Atalanta at the Parc des Princes. Playing without injured forwards Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué, PSG still looked unstoppable.
Captain Marquinhos set the tone early, scoring in the 3rd minute after converting a low pass from Fabián Ruiz. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia doubled the lead in the 39th minute with his trademark run and powerful strike. Nuno Mendes and substitute Gonçalo Ramos added goals in the second half to complete the rout.
Coach Luis Enrique praised his side’s dominance, saying: “This is the level we want to show our fans. The team showed hunger and intensity from the first whistle.”
Liverpool Leave It Late Against Atletico
In one of the most thrilling games of the night, Liverpool edged Atletico Madrid 3-2 thanks to a dramatic stoppage-time header from captain Virgil van Dijk.
The Reds looked in control early, with Mohamed Salah and Van Dijk himself putting them 2-0 ahead. Atletico responded strongly as Marcos Llorente struck twice to level the contest. Just when the match seemed destined for a draw, Van Dijk rose highest in the second minute of injury time to secure a famous victory.
Debutant Alexander Isak couldn’t make a major impact, but Salah display at 33 showed his enduring class and leadership.
Harry Kane Shines as Bayern Beat Chelsea
Bayern Munich avenged their 2012 final defeat to Chelsea with a convincing 3-1 win at the Allianz Arena. England striker Harry Kane was the star, scoring twice to guide his team past the Premier League side.
Chelsea looked unsettled throughout as Bayern pressed aggressively. The win gives Bayern a strong start in their Champions League campaign and highlights Kane ability to deliver on the biggest stage.
Elsewhere, Inter Milan defeated Ajax 2-0 thanks to a pair of brilliant headed goals from Marcus Thuram. In Cyprus, Pafos held Olympiacos to a goalless draw despite playing with 10 men from the 26th minute after veteran Brazilian midfielder Bruno Felipe was sent off.
From PSG dominance to Liverpool last-minute heroics and Bayern revenge story, the Champions League opening week offered drama, goals, and plenty of talking points. With such performances, the road ahead promises even more excitement as Europe best clubs chase glory.
