The opening night of the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 saw Harry Kane deliver an unforgettable performance, scoring four goals (including two penalties) in Bayern Munich’s stunning 9-2 demolition of Dinamo Zagreb. Kane’s remarkable feat puts him at the forefront of the Golden Boot race, as he led Bayern to a commanding start under manager Vincent Kompany.
Meanwhile, at the Santiago Bernabéu, Kylian Mbappé and 17-year-old Endrick made headlines, both netting their first-ever UCL goals for Real Madrid in their debut Champions League match, as Madrid secured a comfortable 3-1 win over VfB Stuttgart.
Other notable results include:
- Juventus 3 – 1 PSV: A solid start for Juventus.
- Sporting CP 2 – 0 LOSC: A clean victory for the Portuguese side.
- Aston Villa 3 – 0 Young Boys: Aston Villa showed their European strength.
- Liverpool 3 – 1 AC Milan: The Reds’ attacking prowess proved too much for AC Milan.
Kane’s historic performance overshadowed the rest, but Mbappé and Endrick’s stellar debuts set a thrilling tone for the rest of the competition.