Baku: The league phase of the UEFA Champions League kicked off on Tuesday, featuring an exciting lineup of six matches on the opening night, Apasport.az reports. Borussia Dortmund, facing Azerbaijani club Sabah later in the competition, managed to secure a 3-2 home victory against Spain’s Villarreal.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the highlight of the night unfolded in Madrid, where Real Madrid hosted Italian giants Inter Milan, securing a 2-1 victory. The match was a testament to the competitive spirit of Europe’s top football clubs.
In other matches, AEK from Greece edged past LASK of Austria with a narrow 1-0 win. Aston Villa delivered a compelling performance to claim a 3-2 away victory over Belgium’s Club Brugge. Meanwhile, Manchester City demonstrated their strength by defeating Porto 2-0 in Portugal, and Spain’s Real Betis overcame French club Lille with a 3-2 triumph.
The results from Matchday 1 of the league phase set the stage for what promises to be an engaging season, with clubs from across Europe vying for the prestigious UEFA Champions League title.