Champions League round up: Celtic humbled but Chelsea, Man United and Barca stroll to victory

The opening night of the Champions League group stages went very much to script with the only surprise a CSKA victory away to Benfica in Group A.

Champions League round up: Celtic humbled but Chelsea, Man United and Barca stroll to victory

The opening night of the Champions League group stages went very much to script with the only surprise a CSKA victory away to Benfica in Group A.

In fact the opening night will probably be most memorable for the heavy beatings inflicted by PSG and Chelsea on their respective opponents Celtic and FK Qarabag. In all 28 goals were scored in the eight games.

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