Overview

• Paris Saint-Germain opened their Champions League campaign with a 4-0 home win over Atalanta, with goals from Marquinhos, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes and Gonçalo Ramos.
• João Neves exited early with an injury and awaits medical tests, adding to ongoing absences that include Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué.
• Luis Enrique again watched the first half from the stands, saying the vantage point helps his analysis, a practice questioned in Spain where reports note it is not permitted outside force majeure.
• With key attackers out, 19-year-old Senny Mayulu started as a false nine and impressed with movement and link play before being replaced in the second half.
• Barcelona beat Newcastle 2-1 through a Marcus Rashford brace, Club Bruges routed Monaco 4-1, and standings after Matchday 1 have PSG in second overall on goal difference behind Eintracht Frankfurt.