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Barcelona's unbeaten run ended with a 2-1 defeat by Monaco in the Champions League. Bayer Leverkusen dominated Feyenoord 4-0, led by Florian Wirtz's two goals. Atletico Madrid, Benfica, and Brest also won their matches.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says the new Champions League format “forces us to win”. The new-look 36-team league phase of Europe’s elite club competition commenced this week, replacing the previous group stage format.