2023-09-19 23:59:52
The first evening of the Champions League kept all its promises, with its share of surprises and disappointments.
TOPS
João Félix port deja Barcelone
Scorer on Saturday during the recital against Bétis Sevilla (5-0), the Portuguese striker did even better this evening during Barça’s second consecutive victory, this time against Royal Antwerp (5-0). Two achievements and an assist to put on the clock of the former Atlético player, who already seems like a fish in water in his new jersey. His elegance with the ball and his efficiency in front of goal are a pleasure to see. Xavi and the Blaugranas can rub their hands, the former great hope of Benfica is indeed back in business.
Ivan Provedel will remember it all his life
A unique goal that is worth gold. While the 95th minute was being played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, the Italian goalkeeper from Lazio appeared out of nowhere to head Luis Alberto’s perfect cross and equalize against Atlético Madrid (1-1). First decisive on his line to prevent Lino from scoring 0-2, the 29-year-old goalkeeper played the Roman hero to snatch a very precious point. He will never forget this moment which was well worth an ecstatic celebration.
FC Porto and Feyenoord succeed in their entry
Opposed to direct opponents, Porto and Feyenoord carried out two very good operations thanks to their respective successes against Shakhtar Donestk (3-1) and Celtic Glasgow (2-0). On the pitch in Hamburg, which is hosting the Ukrainian club’s matches this season, the Dragons scored three goals in the first thirty minutes before perfectly managing their advantage. For their part, the Dutch from Rotterdam took their time before breaking the disappointing Scots. The jewel of the evening goes to former Niçois Calvin Stengs, author of a sublime free kick in the top corner to open the score.
FLOPS
Erling Haaland has not found the key
Best director of the C1 last season (12 goals in 11 matches), the Norwegian wanted to take advantage of the reception of Red Star Belgrade (3-1 victory) to (re)launch the machine. It was missed despite all his good will. Crossbar, post, saves from the opposing goalkeeper, nothing worked in his favor this evening. Haaland not scoring in 90 minutes is necessarily an event. The defense of RB Leipzig, which will face it on the 2nd day (October 4), will have to deal with the injured beast.
Celtic’s two red cards
Despite an interesting start to the match on the Feyenoord field, the Glasgow club lost control as the minutes passed. Lagerbielke (2nd yellow card) then Holm (direct expulsion) saw red, leaving their partners at nine for 25 minutes. In the end, the Scots came away with an honorable defeat but the program quickly got tougher with the receptions of Lazio then Atlético Madrid. We will have to stay at eleven to hope to defeat the two favorites of group E.
The evening meal for the Red Star goalkeeper
Omri Glazer did not experience the same success as his colleague Ivan Provedel, quite the contrary. Despite some important saves in the first period, the Israeli player ended up breaking down on Manchester City’s 3rd goal. His completely failed fist exit spoiled his performance and validated the victory for the Citizens. The only consolation prize for the Belgrade player, his blunder should take second place on social networks behind the stroke of genius achieved in Rome.
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