After match day one of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.

Joe Cole believes Celtic have shaken off their status as a Champions League "non entity" with their 5-1 win over Slovan Bratislava. (Record) Slovan Bratislava's former Rangers winger Vladimir Weiss plays down being booed by Celtic supporters during Wednesday's loss in Glasgow, insisting he did not take it personally. (Sun)

Manchester City and Inter Milan played to a scoreless tie on the second day of the new UEFA Champions League season, but that marquee rematch of the 2023 European final was one of just six games on Wednesday's schedule.

Five-star Celtic thumped Slovan Bratislava 5-1 to kick off their UEFA Champions League campaign in style Celtic applied pressure from the first whistle and after 17 minutes they had the lead. Arne Engels’ corner was met by Liam Scales who thumped his header past Dominik Takac.

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Celtic Park was rocking on Wednesday as the Bhoys defeated Slovan Bratislava 5-1 in their Champions League league phase opener. While some of that was a celebration for Brenden Rodgers' side running riot with five different goal scorers hitting the back of the net,

Celtic kicked off their Champions League campaign with a 5-1 home thrashing of debutants Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday.

UEFA Champions LeagueMatchday OneWednesday, September 18, 2024Celtic Park, Glasgow CELTIC… 5(Scales 16, Kyogo 47, Engels 56pen, Maeda 69, Idah 860 SLOVAN BRATISLAVA… 1(Wimmer 60) Celtic kicked