Monaco made a stunning return to the Champions League with a 2-1 victory over Barcelona on Thursday night. The Ligue 1 side, back in the competition after a five-year absence, took the lead at home when Maghnes Akliouche scored following Eric Garcia’s red card, which reduced Barca to 10 men.
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Although Lamine Yamal equalized for Barcelona, George Ilenikhena sealed the win for Monaco with the decisive goal.
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Meanwhile, in Bergamo, Atalanta held Arsenal to a 0-0 draw, with David Raya delivering a brilliant double save from a penalty.
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Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid secured a 2-1 win over RB Leipzig, while Bayer Leverkusen routed Feyenoord 4-0 in the Netherlands.