As two of the wealthiest and proudest clubs in Europe, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain expect to be contenders to win the Champions League. Man United’s 2-1 loss at Istanbul Basaksehir included a defensive lapse that gifted the Champions League newcomer its first-ever goal in the competition. Cristiano Ronaldo’s first Champions League game this season, after a Covid-19 infection, was an easy win for Juventus at Ferencvaros. United erraticAfter opening the Champions League with impressive wins at PSG and a rout of Leipzig at home, Man United was strongly favored to follow up at Istanbul Basaksehir. Basaksehir’s win was the first for any of the four Champions League debutants in this season’s competition.

Source: Manila Times November 05, 2020 16:29 UTC