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Champions League matchday 1 top games, stock watch: Real Madrid on track, Milan in trouble

The Champions League returned with a ton of fun in matchday one, but what have we learned after seeing all 36 teams in action? Let's break down the best players, the best matches and which teams are rising or falling.

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UCL talking points: Is the new format a winner? Best and worst teams, more

After match day one of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.

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    AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TWO

    Sailors look the real deal with opening ACL Two triumph over Zhejiang

    Lion City Sailors pulled off an impressive upset over Zhejiang to open their AFC Champions League Two campaign.

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    Champions League as it happened: Monaco stun Barcelona, Atalanta hold Arsenal

    Monaco defeated Barcelona after the LaLiga club went down to 10 men, Atletico clinched a late winner vs. Leipzig and Arsenal tied against Atalanta.

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    AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ELITE

    Two-goal Arif shows again why he's the crown jewel of JDT -- and Malaysia

    Arif Aiman's star rose again as he produced a virtuoso display for Johor Darul Ta'zim against Shanghai Port.

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    After years in the doldrums, Chinese football shows hint of life in ACL Elite

    Chinese football looked to have hit an all-time low but a glimmer of hope was offered in Tuesday's ACL Elite action.

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    TRANSFER TALK

    Transfer Talk: Newcastle try to fend off Liverpool, Arsenal interest in Gordon

    Newcastle are ready to make Anthony Gordon their highest-paid player amid interest from Liverpool and Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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    WSL RETURNS

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    Five big questions, plus predictions, that could shape the WSL

    Is the WSL title Chelsea's to lose this season? Or will they take time to get over the exit of Emma Hayes? Here are our predictions for the WSL.

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    10 new Women's Super League players to get excited about

    The transfer window is closed and the WSL starts this weekend, but which new players do you need to watch?

    3dSophie Lawson

    MAN CITY'S 115 CHARGES

    Man City vs. Premier League: 115 charges, but what's at stake?

    The hearing into Man City's 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules begins Monday, and the ramifications could be huge.

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    Marcotti expecting a 'messy & long' hearing for Man City's 115 charges

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