Champions League Morning Report: Dembele Scores Twice and Provides Two Assists as PSG Top Standings; Four Premier League Teams Win

In the early hours of September 10 Beijing time, the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase first round continued. The new season's Champions League opening round is still being played across three matchdays, and the second matchday has arrived, with 12 teams appearing this morning. Here is today's Champions League morning report.

Raphinha scores twice, Yamal contributes a goal and an assist, Jesus scores as Barcelona beat Feyenoord 5-1

At 0:45 Beijing time on September 10, in the first round of the Champions League league phase, Barcelona hosted Feyenoord. In the first half, Raphinha scored within three minutes to give Barcelona the lead, and Adeyemi extended the advantage in the 22nd minute as Barcelona went into halftime 2-0 ahead. In the second half, Raphinha scored again in the 57th minute, Yamal scored from a free kick, and after Feyenoord had two goals ruled out, Steijn pulled one back. Barcelona eventually defeated Feyenoord 5-1.

Odegaard scores winner with Tzolis assist as Arsenal win 1-0 away at Napoli

At 3:00 Beijing time on September 10, in the first round of the Champions League league phase, Arsenal visited Napoli. Arsenal dominated the first half but failed to change the score, with Saka missing a one-on-one chance, and the teams went into halftime level at 0-0. In the second half, Tzolis assisted Odegaard for Arsenal's decisive goal in the 75th minute. Havertz's goal was disallowed, and Arsenal ultimately defeated Napoli 1-0.

Alvarez provides assist and Mac Allister scores stunning goal as Liverpool come from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1

At 3:00 Beijing time on September 10, in the first round of the Champions League league phase, Liverpool hosted Atletico Madrid. In the first half, Llorente scored a one-on-one goal from an Alvarez assist in the 17th minute, and Szoboszlai equalized for Liverpool in the 40th minute as the teams went into halftime tied 1-1. In the second half, Mac Allister scored a stunning goal in the 50th minute to put Liverpool ahead. Barcola later missed a chance before going off injured, Frimpong's goal was disallowed, and Liverpool completed a 2-1 comeback win over Atletico Madrid.

Ferran scores hat-trick and Dembele records two goals and two assists as PSG thrash Bratislava 6-1 at home

At 3:00 Beijing time on September 10, in the first round of the Champions League league phase, Paris Saint-Germain hosted Bratislava. In the first half, Dembele scored twice in the 17th and 23rd minutes for PSG and then assisted Ferran Torres to extend the lead, with PSG ahead 3-0 at halftime. In the second half, Ferran scored twice more to complete his hat-trick, Kamara pulled one back in the 58th minute, and Fabian Ruiz extended the score before stoppage time to make it 6-1. PSG won by a big margin and moved to the top.

Demirovic scores hat-trick within 12 minutes as Stuttgart beat Viking 3-1

At 0:45 Beijing time on September 10, in the first round of the Champions League league phase, Stuttgart hosted Viking. Demirovic opened the scoring for the hosts in the 20th minute, then Tripic equalized for Viking, but Stuttgart quickly scored again through Demirovic in the 26th and 32nd minutes. Stuttgart eventually defeated Viking 3-1, with Demirovic completing a hat-trick.

Catamo scores and Suarez converts penalty as Sporting CP beat Galatasaray 3-1

At 3:00 Beijing time on September 10, in the first round of the Champions League league phase, Sporting CP hosted Galatasaray. In the first half, Goncalo Inacio's own goal in the 5th minute gave Galatasaray the lead, before Catamo equalized for the hosts in the 27th minute. The teams were level 1-1 at halftime. In the second half, Suarez converted a penalty in the 57th minute to put Sporting CP ahead, and Salazar sealed the win in the 63rd minute. Sporting CP eventually won 3-1.

Despite 1-6 defeat, Yaya Toure becomes first African head coach in Champions League

In the first round of the Champions League league phase, Bratislava lost 1-6 to PSG. The visiting team's head coach was former Barcelona and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, who became the first African coach to manage a team in the Champions League proper.

However, Bratislava also set an unwanted record in this match. PSG recorded the highest number of shots in a single match since the 2003-04 season, taking 35 shots.

In terms of player records, Stuttgart striker Demirovic completed the fifth-fastest hat-trick in Champions League history, scoring his third goal in the 32nd minute.

Champions League second-day standings: PSG top, Barcelona second, 12 matches in two days with no draws

On the second day of the new Champions League season, all six matches again produced winners, with PSG temporarily leading Barcelona by one goal in goal difference.

The Premier League teams (Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Villa) and Bundesliga teams (Dortmund and Stuttgart) remain unbeaten with wins so far. Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Leipzig will appear in the early hours of tomorrow.

In the scoring charts, Ferran Torres and Demirovic lead after scoring hat-tricks in the opening round, while players with braces include Haaland, Raphinha, Dembele, Guirassy and Balde.

(Original article by Sohu Sports: Kola)