Pedro Neto and Valentin Barco expressed delight after Chelsea scored six second-half goals to secure a wild 6-3 comeback win over Leeds United. The duo praised Xabi Alonso's impactful halftime changes as the Blues booked their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round.
Bryan Mbeumo reflected on his remarkable rise from French second-tier football to preparing for his Champions League debut with Manchester United. The forward insisted his decision to move to Old Trafford was fully justified as he targets European success.
Michael Carrick insisted Manchester United are back where they belong as they prepare to host Sabah in their Champions League opener. The head coach provided crucial squad updates on Luke Shaw, Matthijs de Ligt, and Benjamin Sesko while sharing a light-hearted moment with Bryan Mbeumo.
Ermedin Demirovic stole the show with a sensational first-half hat-trick as VfB Stuttgart kicked off their Champions League campaign with a 3-1 win over Viking FK. Despite his match-winning heroics on the club's 133rd anniversary, the Bosnian striker insisted improvements are still needed.
Luis Suarez and Sergi Altimira reacted with delight after Sporting CP recovered from an early setback to beat Galatasaray 3-1 in their Champions League opener. The victory was capped by Rodrigo Zalazar's stunning free-kick on a hostile Alvalade return for Rafael Leao.
Inter Miami and Chicago Fire played out a thrilling 1-1 draw at Soldier Field in front of a record-breaking crowd of 63,094 fans. Robert Lewandowski's acrobatic opener was cancelled out by a Casemiro header, while Lionel Messi secured his place in MLS history with another incredible milestone.
Raphinha delivered a sensational performance in Barcelona's Champions League opener, scoring twice as a makeshift centre-forward. The Brazilian skipper lauded the team's display and supported Lamine Yamal, while firmly refusing to discuss his omission from the Ballon d'Or shortlist.
Ferran Torres scored a sensational hat-trick while Ousmane Dembele netted twice as Paris Saint-Germain began their Champions League title defence with a 6-1 thrashing of Slovan Bratislava. Both forward stars reacted with delight after lighting up the Parc des Princes.
Slovan Bratislava head coach Yaya Toure hailed Paris Saint-Germain as a machine following his side's 6-1 Champions League defeat at the Parc des Princes. The former Ivory Coast international admitted he wants to copy everything about Luis Enrique's reigning European champions.
Ronald Araujo expressed delight after his cute backheel assist helped Liverpool complete a 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid. The Uruguayan defender reflected on his early weeks at Anfield, comparing the club's massive stature and expectations to Barcelona.
Declan Rice lauded Arsenal's exceptional fluidity and mental strength after a 1-0 Champions League victory away at Napoli. The England midfielder singled out skipper Martin Odegaard for praise, labelling a stunning 29-pass team goal in blistering heat as incredible.
Alexis Mac Allister praised Liverpool's desire and elite mentality after scoring a sensational winner in a 2-1 Champions League comeback against Atletico Madrid. The midfielder insisted Andoni Iraola's side possess every attribute required to deliver major silverware this season.
