George Ilenikhena scores on his Champions League debut as Monaco stun 10-man Barcelona

Germany’s 'Invincibles' Bayer Leverkusen opened their Champions League campaign with a resounding 4-0 away win over Feyenoord on Thursday, after running riot in the first half.
George Ilenikhena scores on his Champions League debut as Monaco stun 10-man Barcelona

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WRAP: Monaco players celebrate after defeating 10-man Barcelona. Picture: AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani

George Ilenikhena scored on his Champions League debut as Monaco produced an upset to beat 10-man Barcelona 2-1.

The 18-year-old substitute raced on to Vanderson's long ball over the top of the defence in the 71st minute and blasted his shot past Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

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