--- title: "UCL Week 1: Man Utd Roar Back, Barça Fire Five as Europe’s Giants Make Their Mark" url: https://whatsthescore.in/blog/ucl-week-1-results-man-utd-barcelona-real-madrid-bayern-man-city-arsenal-liverpool author: "Sandeep Tewary" author_url: https://whatsthescore.in/author/sandeep-tewary author_title: "Global Sports Enthusiast, Ex-Cricketer & Writer" publisher: "What's The Score" category: "Football" type: report published: 2026-09-11T08:43:00+05:30 updated: 2026-09-30T07:46:28+05:30 reading_time_minutes: 4 tags: ["Arsenal", "Barcelona", "barcelona vs feyenoord", "Bayern Munich", "bayern munich vs bodo glimt", "Champions League results", "European football", "Football", "Liverpool", "liverpool vs atletico madrid", "man utd vs sabah", "Manchester City", "Manchester United", "napoli vs arsenal", "porto vs man city", "Real Madrid", "real madrid vs inter", "UCL 2026/27", "UEFA Champions League"] license: "Quotation with attribution and a link is permitted. Full reproduction is not." canonical: https://whatsthescore.in/blog/ucl-week-1-results-man-utd-barcelona-real-madrid-bayern-man-city-arsenal-liverpool --- # UCL Week 1: Man Utd Roar Back, Barça Fire Five as Europe’s Giants Make Their Mark *Manchester United roared back into the Champions League, Barcelona hit five and Bayern Munich demolished Bodø/Glimt as Europe's biggest clubs made a statement on UCL Matchday 1.* By Sandeep Tewary · 11 September 2026 · 4 min read ## Key takeaways - Manchester United marked their Champions League return with a 4-0 win over Sabah. - Barcelona produced a 5-1 attacking masterclass against Feyenoord. - Real Madrid defeated Inter 2-1, with Mbappé among the scorers. - Bayern Munich demolished Bodø/Glimt 5-0, while Manchester City beat Porto 2-0. - Arsenal and Liverpool both secured important 1-0 and 2-1 victories respectively. ### UCL Matchday 1: The Giants Have Arrived The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League has wasted no time reminding football fans why it is Europe's biggest club competition. The opening matchday delivered goals, comebacks and strong statements from several of the tournament favourites. **Manchester United, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool all opened their campaigns with victories**. And while it is far too early to talk about the trophy, some teams have already sent a message. **Full Matchday 1 Results** - AEK Athens 1-0 LASK - Club Brugge 2-3 Aston Villa - Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Villarreal - Porto 0-2 Manchester City - Lille 2-3 Real Betis - Real Madrid 2-1 Inter - Barcelona 5-1 Feyenoord - Stuttgart 3-1 Viking - Liverpool 2-1 Atlético Madrid - PSG 6-1 Slovan Bratislava - Sporting CP 3-1 Galatasaray - Napoli 0-1 Arsenal - Fenerbahçe 1-1 Roma - PSV Eindhoven 1-1 Shakhtar Donetsk - Como 4-1 RB Leipzig - Bayern Munich 5-0 Bodø/Glimt - Manchester United 4-0 Sabah - Slavia Prague 2-3 Lens ### 🔴 Manchester United 4-0 Sabah: Old Trafford gets its European roar back Manchester United's return to the Champions League could hardly have gone better. United defeated debutants Sabah 4-0 at Old Trafford, with **Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Šeško and Lisandro Martínez **finding the net. The clean sheet may be just as important as the four goals for Michael Carrick's side. After an inconsistent start domestically, United needed a convincing European performance — and they delivered. The bigger challenge comes next: maintaining this momentum against stronger opposition. ### 🔵 Barcelona 5-1 Feyenoord: Barça send an attacking warning Barcelona produced one of the most eye-catching performances of Matchday 1, hammering Feyenoord 5-1. The Catalan giants looked dangerous throughout, with **Raphinha scoring twice**, while the attack showed the kind of firepower that could make Barcelona serious contenders again. Five goals on opening night is more than just three points — it is a statement. ### ⚪ Real Madrid 2-1 Inter: Mbappé starts the campaign Real Madrid were made to work for their victory against Inter Milan, but the European giants got the job done at the Santiago Bernabéu. **Kylian Mbappé** opened the scoring before **Federico Valverde** added another, with Inter pulling one back late. It was not Madrid at their most dominant, but Champions League campaigns are often about winning difficult games — and Madrid know that better than anyone. ### 🔴 Bayern Munich 5-0 Bodø/Glimt: A statement win Bayern Munich were ruthless. A 5-0 demolition of Bodø/Glimt underlined their attacking depth, with **Michael Olise scoring twice**, while Jamal Musiala, Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies also got on the scoresheet. Bayern's opening-night performance immediately puts them among the teams to watch as the league phase develops. ### 🔵 Manchester City 2-0 Porto: Haaland does Haaland things Manchester City began their campaign with a professional 2-0 away victory against Porto. The difference-maker was, predictably, **Erling Haaland**. The Norwegian striker scored both goals as City controlled the game and returned from Portugal with maximum points. For City, the biggest positive was not simply Haaland's brace but the ability to win a difficult European away game without conceding. ### 🔴 Arsenal 1-0 Napoli: Arteta's men pass a big test Arsenal had perhaps the most difficult opening assignment among the seven teams highlighted here. They travelled to Napoli and returned with a valuable 1-0 victory. It was not spectacular, but it was exactly the kind of result that can become extremely valuable over an eight-game league phase. Arsenal showed defensive discipline and took their opportunity when it mattered. ### 🔴 Liverpool 2-1 Atlético Madrid: Another comeback Liverpool also had to fight for their opening-night victory. Atlético Madrid took the lead, but Liverpool responded to win 2-1 at Anfield. The result showcased Liverpool's resilience and gave them three crucial points against one of Europe's traditionally difficult opponents. ### What Matchday 1 tells us The opening round has produced a fascinating early picture. **Barcelona and Bayern** provided the biggest attacking statements, while **Manchester United** enjoyed the emotional boost of returning to Europe's elite with a convincing home victory. **Real Madrid and Manchester City** showed their experience by winning tricky fixtures, while **Arsenal and Liverpool** demonstrated that grinding out three points can be just as important as putting on a five-goal show. But this is only Matchday 1. The new Champions League league phase gives every club eight matches before the knockout picture takes shape. The real question is no longer who started well. **Who can keep it going?** ## Frequently asked questions ### Who won on Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 Champions League? Manchester United, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool all won their opening matches. ### What was Manchester United's Champions League result? Manchester United defeated Sabah 4-0 at Old Trafford. ### How did Barcelona perform in their first Champions League match? Barcelona beat Feyenoord 5-1 at home. ### Did Real Madrid beat Inter Milan? Yes. Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 2-1. ### How did Bayern Munich start the Champions League? Bayern Munich produced a 5-0 victory over Bodø/Glimt. ### Who scored for Manchester City against Porto? Erling Haaland scored both goals in Manchester City's 2-0 victory. ### Did Arsenal win away against Napoli? Yes. Arsenal defeated Napoli 1-0 away from home. ### Did Liverpool beat Atlético Madrid? Yes. Liverpool came from behind to defeat Atlético Madrid 2-1 at Anfield. ## Sources - [UEFA Champions League — 2026/27 fixtures and results](https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/02a8-2174c9e9019d-f909a77bd77a-1000--2026-27-champions-league-all-the-league-phase-fixtures/) - [UEFA — Matchday 1 review: Real Madrid, Man City and Dortmund win](https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/02a9-218b8c00ab1e-0e070e496ca8-1000--champions-league-matchday-1-real-madrid-man-city-and-dor/) - [Reuters — Manchester United and Bayern Munich among Matchday 1 winners](https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/psv-held-by-shakhtar-fenerbahce-draw-with-roma-return-champions-league-2026-09-10/) - [Reuters — Real Madrid and Manchester City opening-night victories](https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/torres-helps-villa-hold-off-brugge-marin-fires-aek-victory-2026-09-08/) - [The Guardian — Manchester United 4-0 Sabah report](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/10/manchester-united-sabah-champions-league-match-report) --- Originally published by What's The Score at https://whatsthescore.in/blog/ucl-week-1-results-man-utd-barcelona-real-madrid-bayern-man-city-arsenal-liverpool