In Group G, Manchester City, widely regarded as the frontrunner, got off to a solid start despite a surprising setback at Etihad Stadium. Red Star Belgrade took an early lead against Manchester City.

However, the home team mounted a second-half comeback, thanks to Julian Alvarez’s standout performance with a brace of goals. Rodri added another goal late in the match, securing a 3-1 victory for Manchester City.

PSG also found success on home turf with a 2-0 triumph over Dortmund. The scorers for the home team at Parc des Princes were Mbappe and Hakimi.

Barcelona secured the most significant victory of the night with an impressive 5-0 win over Antwerp. This marked their return to Europe’s premier club competition after several years. Meanwhile, Newcastle United earned their first point with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against AC Milan.