UEFA Champions League holders Real Madrid recorded a routine victory over Cypriot minnows APOEL Nicosia, while their domestic adversaries Barcelona turned over last season’s runners-up Juventus 3-0 at the Camp Nou.
Paris Saint-Germain made a statement as they demolished Scottish champions Celtic 5-0 on their own pitch, with Neymar largely responsible.Harry Kane played a key role in all of Tottenham’s goals in a 3-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium, netting a clinical brace and playing in Heung-Min Son for the opener.
Lionel Messi made a quiet start to the tie against Juventus, seemingly nullified by the Italian defence before linking brilliantly with Luis Suarez ahead of the game’s opening goal.