The new Champions League format forces teams to go for the win, Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone said after his side fought back from a deficit to grab a late 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig on Thursday.

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Unfazed by the circumstances, Brest started with intent against a rusty Sturm side. Kenny Lala had a moment to forget when he missed his clearance to allow Seedy Jatta to find the back of Marco Bizot ’s net.

Brest celebrated winning their first ever match in a European competition on Thursday after goals from Hugo Magnetti and Abdallah Sima secured a 2-1 victory over Sturm Graz in the Champions League. Magnetti scored Brest's maiden European goal in the 23rd minute,

Matchday 1 for the UEFA Champions League under its new league phase format wraps up on Thursday, Sept. 19 with a contest between Brest and SK Sturm Graz at Stade municipal de Roudourou in Guingamp, France as one of the matches.

French side Brest make their Champions League debut on Thursday evening when they host Austrian outfit Sturm Graz at Stade Francis-Le Ble. After a stunning 2023/24 campaign which saw them finish