The anticipation was palpable, the stage set for unbridled chaos. Gameweek 1 of the 2025–26 Champions League was everything we expected and more.
The return of Europe’s premier competition didn’t go unnoticed, stealing attention with an array of dazzling spectacles. There were goals galore, a healthy dose of stoppage-time drama and, of course, some stunning individual performances.
The continent’s elite strutted their stuff in 18 matches across three days, with familiar names dominating the headlines and some surprise stars emerging.
Here are the players with the highest ratings across Gameweek 1.
