Cover image: Lens players celebrate after scoring the 2-3 during the UEFA Champions League football match between Slavia Prague and Lens, Prague, September 10, 2026. © Michal Cizek, AFP

Lens secure an epic comeback win to kick off their Champions League campaign

· France 24

In the other results from the evening, Bayern Munich thrashed Bodø/Glimt 5-0, with Michael Olise scoring twice. Manchester United marked their return to the Champions League with a 4-0 win over Sabah, while Como impressed in their very first European match, beating Leipzig 4-1.

In cycling, Enric Mas moved closer to overall Vuelta victory after finishing 12th on Stage 18, a 32-kilometre individual time trial.