Harry Kane scored four goals, including three penalties, as Bayern Munich claimed a record 9-2 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League, marking the highest score ever in the competition. Despite a brief scare in the second half when Zagreb scored twice, Bayern's dominance was clear, with additional goals from Raphael Guerreiro, Leroy Sane, and Leon Goretzka. Real Madrid also secured a win against VfB Stuttgart, aided by Antonio Rüdiger's late goal. Liverpool rallied from a goal down to beat AC Milan 3-1, celebrating manager Arne Slot's birthday with a strong performance. Other notable results included Juventus defeating PSV Eindhoven 3-1 and Aston Villa winning 3-0 against Young Boys Bern. The new Champions League format features a league phase where teams play eight matches, a shift designed to counteract the Super League proposals.