Sergino Dest described PSV Eindhoven's 1-1 Champions League draw against Shakhtar Donetsk as 'bitter' despite scoring a vital second-half equaliser. Meanwhile, team-mate Kodai Sano expressed pride after fulfilling his childhood dream by making his debut in the competition.
Archie Brown scored a crucial equaliser as Fenerbahce held Roma to a 1-1 draw on their Champions League return. However, the English full-back was left utterly stunned in the mixed zone after learning that head coach Ismail Kartal had announced his resignation during his press conference.
Arda Turan expressed pride after Shakhtar Donetsk earned a 1-1 Champions League draw at PSV Eindhoven. The Turkish head coach shared an emotional story about 19-year-old debutant Isaque before debutant goalscorer Gleiker Mendoza praised the team's tactical bravery.
Ruben van Bommel expressed disappointment after PSV Eindhoven opened their UEFA Champions League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk. The winger also hit out at public criticism following his controversial Eredivisie challenge on Ajax defender Aaron Bouwman.
Ruben Aguilar labelled RC Lens's thrilling 3-2 Champions League win over Slavia Prague as completely unpredictable after scoring a 93rd-minute winner. The full-back praised the unique culture at the club alongside his close bond with fellow goalscorer Florian Thauvin.
Florian Thauvin praised the incredible mental strength of RC Lens after avoiding a nightmare defeat against ten-man Slavia Prague. The French forward scored a dramatic 91st-minute equaliser before Ruben Aguilar completed a wild 3-2 Champions League comeback.
Lisandro Martinez labelled himself 'one of the happiest people in the world' after netting his first Old Trafford goal during Manchester United's 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah. The Argentine defender praised the team's relentless intensity before turning his focus toward the upcoming Manchester derby.
Patrick Dorgu hailed an 'incredible feeling' after providing an assist and securing a clean sheet on his Champions League debut during Manchester United's 4-0 win against Sabah. The young defender filled in for Luke Shaw to help secure United's first shutout of the season.
Benjamin Sesko described Manchester United's 4-0 victory over Sabah as 'perfect for everyone' after scoring in their Champions League return at Old Trafford. The Slovenian striker hailed the team's dominant performance as ideal preparation for Sunday's Manchester derby.
Michael Olise produced a trademark deadpan post-match response after starring with two goals in Bayern Munich's 5-0 Champions League win over Bodo/Glimt. The winger proved a man of few words as Mr Nonchalant shrugged off Bayern's ruthless second-half display.
RB Leipzig head coach Martin Demichelis pulled no punches after watching his side suffer a humiliating 4-1 defeat away to European debutants Como on Thursday night. The Argentine tactician lamented costly individual mistakes and a severe lack of on-pitch cohesion as the Bundesliga outfit endured a nightmare opening fixture in the Champions League.
RB Leipzig defensive leaders David Raum and Willi Orban have delivered a scathing verdict on their side's performance following a humiliating 4-1 defeat against Como. The Bundesliga outfit were completely outclassed on Thursday evening as Cesc Fabregas's European debutants ran riot at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in the Champions League opener.
Bodo/Glimt winger Jens Petter Hauge has backed Bayern Munich as genuine contenders to lift the Champions League following their commanding 5-0 victory. Despite a resilient first-half showing in Munich, the Norwegian outfit collapsed under relentless pressure after the break as Vincent Kompany's side turned on the style at the Allianz Arena.
Como head coach Cesc Fabregas has warned his squad not to get carried away after securing a stunning 4-1 victory against RB Leipzig on their Champions League debut. While acknowledging a historic milestone for the club, the Spaniard insisted their celebrations would only last five minutes before full focus switches back to Serie A duties.
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has written another chapter in European football history after starting against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League. The 40-year-old custodian has now featured across 18 separate European campaigns for the Bavarian giants, surpassing the long-standing club milestone previously set by former team-mate Thomas Muller.
Fenerbahce plunged into utter turmoil following their Champions League clash against Roma as head coach Ismail Kartal unexpectedly announced his immediate resignation. However, club president Aziz Yildirim swiftly intervened minutes later, firmly rejecting the tactician's departure and insisting the 65-year-old would remain in his post.
Como’s rise from the depths of the lower leagues to the pinnacle of European football reached a fever pitch on thursday night as they dismantled RB Leipzig. In what was the club's first-ever appearance in the Champions League, Cesc Fabregas’ side played with the composure of seasoned veterans to secure a historic 4-1 victory.
