Borussia Dortmund and PSG leave it late; Celtic, Sparta win big
The second day of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League season delivered a series of dramatic encounters,
with Manchester City and Inter Milan playing to a scoreless draw in their highly anticipated rematch of the 2023 final
Despite both teams boasting strong squads, neither could break through in a tightly contested match.
One of the biggest surprises of the day was Paris Saint-Germain's narrow victory over Girona. With Kylian Mbappé no longer in their ranks,
the Parisians struggled to find their rhythm. Though PSG still has one of Europe's most formidable lineups,
they relied on a fortunate 90th-minute own goal to secure a 1-0 win. Without Mbappé's flair, PSG seemed to lack a clinical edge upfront.
Elsewhere, other notable results and performances set the tone for what promises to be a captivating group stage
As always, the Champions League remains unpredictable, with even the biggest clubs facing challenges.
For PSG, the absence of Mbappé was clearly felt in their lackluster attacking performance. The team has immense depth, but without their star, they looked less cohesive
The late win may have kept their confidence intact, but questions remain about how well PSG can fare in the long run without their talismanic forward.
As for Manchester City and Inter Milan, the scoreless draw showcased the defensive strength of both teams.
City, coming off a historic treble-winning season, showed resilience but struggled to break through a well-organized Inter defense