Sheriff’s Moldovans beat Real Madrid in Spain, while Messi made his debut with PSG.
The European night was focused on Paris, where Messi scored his debut for PSG with a French victory in the millionaires’ duel against Manchester City (2-0), but the sheriff got all the attention by beating Real Madrid. 2-1. Jakhshibaev and Till left Europe with drooping jaws, and Benzema won the honor from the penalty spot. Moldovans lead Group D, where Shakhtar and Inter drew 0-0.
In group B, in Porto, Atlético turned over Milan in their last breath (2: 1). The Italians scored first with Portuguese Rafael Leau, but their score was reduced to 10-30 minutes due to the expulsion of Kessi. The Spaniards attacked in the second half and returned in the final with goals from Griezmann and Luis Suarez, the latter from the penalty spot. Ajax, who lead Group C with Dortmund, remain in good spirits, beating Besiktas 2-0 with goals from Berguis and Haller.
In Germany, Bruges surprised Leipzig and climbed to second place, overtaking City. Nkunku was ahead of the Germans, but the Belgians turned the result in the first half with Wanaken and Rits.
