The UEFA Champions League returned on Tuesday night, reigniting the passion of football fans around the globe. Day 1 of Europe's biggest football competition featured dazzling displays of skill, record-breaking performances, and nail-biting moments as top clubs across the continent battled for glory.

Here’s a recap of the opening day of the 2024/25 Champions League season.

Juventus vs PSV (3-1)

Juventus made a triumphant return to the Champions League with a 3-1 victory over Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven. Two quick-fire goals from Kenan Yildiz and Weston McKennie in the first half set Juventus on course, while Nicolás González added a third before Ismael Saibari pulled one back for PSV in stoppage time.

Yildiz, aged 19 years and 136 days, became Juventus' youngest-ever scorer in the competition, surpassing Alessandro Del Piero's record. This marked a strong debut for Juventus manager Thiago Motta in European football.

Young Boys vs Aston Villa (0-3)

Aston Villa marked their return to the Champions League in style, securing a 3-0 victory over Swiss side Young Boys. Youri Tielemans opened the scoring in the 27th minute, followed by Jacob Ramsey and Amadou Onana, capping off the win. Aston Villa now face Bayern Munich and Juventus in their next fixtures.

Bayern Munich vs Dinamo Zagreb (9-2)

Harry Kane broke Wayne Rooney's record for the most Champions League goals by an English player, scoring four times in Bayern Munich's 9-2 thrashing of Dinamo Zagreb. Kane netted in the 19th, 53rd, 73rd, and 78th minutes, surpassing Rooney's tally of 30 goals. Bayern's emphatic win also saw two goals from new signing Michael Olise.

Thomas Müller made his 152nd Champions League appearance for Bayern, breaking Xavi Hernandez's record for most appearances for a single club in the competition.

Sporting CP vs LOSC Lille (2-0)

Zeno Debast and Viktor Gyökeres fired Sporting CP to a 2-0 victory over 10-man LOSC Lille. Gyökeres opened the scoring in the 38th minute, and Debast sealed the win with a stunning long-range effort. Lille's Angel Gomes was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.

Real Madrid vs VFB Stuttgart (3-1)

Kylian Mbappé marked his Champions League debut for Real Madrid with a goal, helping his team secure a 3-1 win over Stuttgart. Mbappé scored just seconds into the second half, but Stuttgart equalised through Undav in the 68th minute. Real Madrid regained control when Luka Modric's corner was headed home by Antonio Rüdiger in the 83rd minute.

Milan vs Liverpool (1-3)

Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a 3-1 victory over Milan. Christian Pulisic gave Milan the lead early on, but Liverpool responded quickly. Ibrahima Konaté headed in the equaliser, and Virgil van Dijk put the visitors ahead with another header. Dominik Szoboszlai sealed the win with a late volley, ensuring Liverpool's strong start to the competition.