Champions League Round-Up: Six Games, 23 Goals and Como’s Stunning Arrival

Thursday's Champions League action delivered 23 goals across six matches, with Bayern Munich and Manchester United recording emphatic victories, Como producing the biggest shock of the night and Lens completing a dramatic late comeback.

There were also two 1-1 draws, ensuring the final night of Matchday 1 produced plenty of talking points across the competition.

Fenerbahçe 1-1 Roma

Roma were forced to settle for a point in Istanbul after Fenerbahçe fought back from behind.

The visitors took the lead in the 39th minute when Donyell Malen created the opening for Bryan Cristante, who produced a bouncing finish for his first Champions League goal.

Fenerbahçe responded just three minutes after half-time.

Mason Greenwood slipped a pass through to Archie Brown, who clipped his finish over Mile Svilar to level the contest.

Roma thought they had been handed a penalty later in the second half, but a VAR review determined that the foul on Paulo Dybala had occurred outside the area.

Both teams pushed for a winner, with Fenerbahçe coming closest late on when Nathan Aké's header struck the crossbar.

The Turkish side therefore earned a point on their return to the Champions League after an 18-year absence, while Roma will probably feel they left Istanbul with less than they could have taken.

PSV Eindhoven 1-1 Shakhtar Donetsk

PSV avoided another disappointing Champions League opening but could not secure the victory they wanted at home.

Shakhtar struck just before half-time when Gleiker Mendoza cut inside from the flank and produced a low finish beyond Matej Kovář.

PSV needed a response and found it shortly after the restart.

Sergiño Dest received the ball inside the area and calmly placed his shot into the bottom corner to make it 1-1.

The hosts pushed for a winner but could not find another breakthrough.

The draw ended PSV's run of five consecutive defeats in their opening Champions League fixtures, although they remain without a Matchday 1 victory since 2015.

For Shakhtar, the away point represents an encouraging start to the league phase.

Como 4-1 RB Leipzig

If one result immediately captured the imagination, it was this one.

Como destroyed RB Leipzig 4-1 in their first-ever Champions League appearance, turning their historic debut into one of the most memorable nights in the club's history.

Martin Baturina opened the scoring before Tasos Douvikas doubled Como's advantage.

The Italian side continued attacking after half-time and Assane Diao made it 3-0.

Leipzig briefly threatened a comeback when Andrija Maksimović pulled one back, but Como refused to lose control.

Máximo Perrone restored the three-goal advantage in the closing stages to complete a stunning 4-1 victory.

The result is even more remarkable when Como's recent history is considered.

Only seven years ago, the club was playing in Italy's fourth tier.

Now, under Cesc Fàbregas, they have entered the Champions League by dismantling Leipzig.

Como did not simply make their European debut.

They announced themselves.

Bayern Munich 5-0 Bodø/Glimt

Bayern Munich's night looked considerably more complicated at half-time.

Bodø/Glimt held the German giants to 0-0 after 45 minutes, frustrating Bayern despite the hosts controlling the game.

Then everything changed.

Jamal Musiala opened the scoring shortly after the restart, giving Bayern the breakthrough they had been searching for.

Harry Kane then extended Bayern's advantage before Alphonso Davies made it three.

Michael Olise took over in the closing stages, scoring twice to complete a 5-0 victory.

The result highlighted Bayern's ability to turn sustained pressure into a devastating attacking spell once the first goal arrived.

It was also an important night for Musiala, who continued his return to the first-team spotlight with a goal.

Kane maintained his remarkable European scoring form, while Olise's two-goal display made him one of the standout performers of the night.

For Bodø/Glimt, a difficult opening became a nightmare after the interval.

For Bayern, it was another emphatic European statement.

Manchester United 4-0 Sabah

Manchester United also enjoyed a perfect return to the Champions League.

Sabah made a lively start at Old Trafford, but United's quality eventually proved decisive.

Matheus Cunha opened the scoring before Bruno Fernandes doubled the advantage.

Benjamin Šeško then made it three before half-time, giving the striker another major confidence boost after being handed his first start of the season.

Lisandro Martínez completed the scoring after the break as United secured a 4-0 victory and a clean sheet.

Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans helped United control midfield, while Patrick Dorgu provided the assist for Cunha's opener and impressed from left-back.

The result also allowed Michael Carrick to manage the second half with Sunday's Manchester derby against City in mind.

Šeško's goal, in particular, creates an interesting selection question.

Has the striker done enough to force his way into Carrick's plans for the derby?

Slavia Prague 2-3 Lens

The most dramatic finish of the night came in Prague.

Lens eventually defeated Slavia Prague 3-2, but the French side had to survive a chaotic contest before claiming all three points.

Slavia's young defender Konečný was sent off after a VAR review, changing the balance of the match and giving Lens a numerical advantage.

The hosts nevertheless continued to compete and the game developed into an end-to-end contest.

Lens eventually completed their comeback and appeared to have done enough to win, only for Slavia to respond and make the closing stages extremely tense.

Then came the decisive moment.

Ruben Aguilar struck deep into stoppage time, giving Lens a dramatic 3-2 victory.

The result could prove hugely valuable in the league phase, while Slavia will be left wondering how they allowed the points to escape in such heartbreaking fashion.

What Thursday's Champions League Action Told Us

The final Matchday 1 night produced six very different stories.

Como provided the shock.

Bayern and Manchester United provided the authority.

Lens provided the drama.

And Fenerbahçe-Roma and PSV-Shakhtar demonstrated how difficult it can be to turn promising performances into three points.

The bigger picture is equally interesting.

Como have immediately established themselves as one of the competition's most intriguing outsiders, Bayern look capable of overwhelming opponents once they find their rhythm, while United have given themselves the perfect platform before their Manchester derby.

Across six matches, the Champions League delivered 23 goals, two draws, three convincing victories and one unforgettable debut.

And if Thursday's action is anything to go by, the new league phase is already producing the unpredictability European football promised.

🗣️ Fan Debate

⚽ Goal: Como can become one of the surprise packages of this Champions League campaign.

🔥 Fire: Bayern Munich look like genuine contenders after their second-half demolition of Bodø/Glimt.

😲 Shock: Como beating RB Leipzig 4-1 on their Champions League debut is the result of the night.

👍 Like: Manchester United made the perfect return to Europe before facing Manchester City.

💬 Comment: Which result from Thursday's Champions League action surprised you the most?