Atletico Madrid secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig in their Champions League opener, with a late header from Jose Maria Gimenez sealing the win. Leipzig took an early lead in the fourth minute through Benjamin Sesko, who capitalized on a rebound after Jan Oblak's save. However, Antoine Griezmann equalized for Atletico with a stunning volley in the 28th minute. Atletico dominated the match, creating 20 attempts on goal, and finally found the winner in the 90th minute when Gimenez headed in Griezmann's cross. This victory marked Atletico's strong start in the group stage, while Leipzig faced their first defeat in 18 matches across all competitions. Both teams look ahead to crucial upcoming matches, with Atletico facing Benfica and Leipzig challenging Juventus.