Real Madrid v Stuttgart, Manchester United v Barnsley: Champions League and Carabao Cup – live | Champions League
Key events
GOALS! Bayern Munich 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb (Guerreiro 33, Olise 38)
Bayern are causing mayhem, the three points already bagged here. First it’s Raphaël Guerreiro, smashing in on the half-volley after a chested lay-off from Jamal Musiala. Michael Olise then gets in on the fun, heading in from a short-corner routine for his second goal in as many games.
GOAL! Manchester United 2-0 Barnsley (Antony pen 35)
Antony, the forgotten man, wins a penalty after going down from the keeper’s challenge. He’s the man to take it, too, scoring despite the keeper diving to the correct side.
GOAL! Brentford 3-1 Leyton Orient (Norgaard 45)
And the fun continues for Brentford after that early hint of jeopardy. Christian Norgaard, the skipper, makes it three.
GOAL! Preston 1-0 Fulham (Ledson 36)
Upset watch: Ryan Ledson perfectly places a low first-time hit from the edge of the box to give Preston the lead against Fulham.
GOAL! Bayern Munich 1-0 Dinamo Zagreb (Kane pen 20)
Harry Kane steps up on penalty duties for Bayern to provide an early lead for the hosts after Aleksandar Pavlovic was brought down in the area.
GOAL! Everton 1-1 Southampton (Harwood-Bellis 32)
Taylor Harwood-Bellis gets the Saints back on track, heading in from a free-kick at Goodison Park.
GOAL! Manchester United 1-0 Barnsley (Rashford 17)
It’s a wonderful team and solo goal from Manchester United. They work it from the back through to Alejandro Garnacho, who finds Marcus Rashford on the right with a diagonal ball. Rashford’s first touch is perfect before he drifts gracefully into the box to calmly slot home.
GOAL! Brentford 2-1 Leyton Orient (Damsgaard 27)
Leyton Orient’s joy is incredibly short-lived as their lead is overturned, Mikkel Damsgaard heading in from Carvalho’s cross.
GOAL! Everton 1-0 Southampton (Doucouré 20)
After a game of head-volley from a corner it’s Abdoulaye Doucouré who gets the final touch to give Everton the lead in the all-Premier League clash.
GOAL! QPR 0-1 Crystal Palace (Nketiah 16)
Eddie Nketiah has his first goal for Crystal Palace, lacing the ball into the net after it was rolled into his path inside the box from a sneaky Eberechi Eze free-kick.
GOAL! Brentford 1-1 Leyton Orient (Carvalho 18)
Ignore my previous post: Brentford are back in business, baby. Fábio Carvalho equalises with a top finish, an overhead kick on the six-yard line after a save from the keeper saw the ball lob up in the air.
GOAL! Brentford 0-1 Leyton Orient (Cooper 12)
Upset alert! Brandon Cooper gives the League One side the lead against the Premier League team, tucking in at the far post from close range.
“Evening Taha, interesting to see how Real cope with a long season without Mr Metronomic Toni Kroos,” writesJohn McEnerney.
“Modric isn’t enough & the young midfielders they have haven’t the discipline or the ability yet to sit deep dictate the play. To be honest there isn’t many about that can. Real will give you a goal but have savage firepower that might just be enough. Enjoy the games.”
Wonder what our man Toni’s up to. My Friday five-a-side group in south London is short on numbers this week. If you’re around, Toni, drop me a line.
Here are the 7.45pm BST Carabao Cup starts that have kicked-off:
Full-time: Juventus 3-1 PSV The visitors nicked a last-minute consolation, with Ismael Saibari slotting in with his left foot inside the box. That’s the first goal Juve have conceded this season.
What a night for the Villans.
Unrelated book chat continued from a previous live blog I did: “Thank you Taha for introducing Prophet Song last time out; had a difficult time putting it down over the weekend; it was mesmerizing,” writes Karen Asad. “So glad to hear 5 women are shortlisted for this year’s booker.” Glad you found it, Karen.
Elsewhere, we’ve begun proceedings in the Carabao: Stoke are hosting Fleetwood Town in a 7.30pm BST kick-off.
Bayern Munich v Dinamo Zagreb team news
Michael Olise, who scored his first goal for Bayern on the weekend, is rewarded with a start in the Champions League.
Real Madrid v Stuttgart team news
Madrid ring the changes from their 2-0 win over Real Sociedad on the weekend. The ins: Lucas Vásquez, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo. The outs: Éder Militão,Luka Modric, Arda Guler and Brahim Díaz.
Manchester United v Barnsley team news
Manuel Ugarte, the new boy, makes his first start for Manchester United, with Casemiro getting the captain’s armband.
GOAL! Juventus 3-0 PSV (González 52) The Old Lady are heading towards a straightforward win on opening night. Nicolás González is played on-side as a cross from the left finds him unmarked in the box; his first touch sets him up for a fine dinked finish.
Rob Smyth is watching a reboot of that 2005 classic:
Niall McVeigh writes on the return of Big(ger) Cup:
Preamble
Real Madrid v Stuttgart. Bayern Munich v Dinamo Zagreb. Manchester United v, um, Barnsley. Yes, it’s time for the Champions League-Carabao clockwatch, a strange hotchpotch but an enjoyable service I’m happy to provide. I’ll keep you updated on the goals, reds, potential strike action, whatever catches the eye.
We’re already underway in Europe – there’s a lot to squeeze in this year – with Juventus hosting PSV and Aston Villa up against the peculiarly named Young Boys. Feel free to get in touch with your thoughts, queries and do please let me know if you’ve ever actually drank the Carabao Energy Drink. Book recommendations are always welcome.