Bayern Munich made history as the first team to score nine goals in a single game in the 2024 modern Champions League. In a stunning display, Harry Kane netted four goals, including three penalties, as Bayern demolished Dinamo Zagreb 9-2. The German champions were relentless, with Michael Olise, Raphael Guerreiro, Leroy Sane, and Leon Goretzka also contributing to the goal tally.
Despite a brief scare when Dinamo scored twice just after halftime, Bayern dominated, adding six goals in the latter half. This victory marks a historic start to the revamped Champions League format, now featuring 36 teams in one large league instead of the traditional group stage.
Elsewhere, Real Madrid defeated VfB Stuttgart 3-1, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his first Champions League goal for Madrid. Liverpool, returning to the competition, overcame AC Milan 3-1 at San Siro, with goals from Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Aston Villa secured a 3-0 win over Swiss champions Young Boys, marking their first Champions League appearance in over four decades. The action continues Wednesday, including a much-anticipated rematch of the 2023 final between Manchester City and Inter Milan.
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