Champions League: Olise shines as Lukeba can’t stop Leipzig’s fall

The opening round of the Champions League delivered another busy night for French internationals, as L'Équipe reports. In Fenerbahçe’s 1-1 draw with Roma, N’Golo Kanté was one of the most dependable presences: he impressed with a burst that led to an assist at 52’ that should have turned into a goal, and still finished with six recoveries and 70% passing accuracy.

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Manu Koné started a touch higher and helped the midfield hold together. L'Équipe highlights key recoveries at 18’ and 21’, plus strong distribution numbers (42 successful passes out of 43). He also set up Paulo Dybala on the right—though the Argentine missed the final touch at 21’—and was replaced at 53’ by Niccolo Pisilli.

The standout moment came from Michael Olise. L'Équipe named him player of the match after scoring twice (83’ and 90’+2). He also provided an assist on a free kick for Harry Kane (61’), extending a Champions League start already described as highly promising.

Lukeba, Leipzig’s problem

Meanwhile, Castello Lukeba couldn’t prevent Leipzig’s collapse against Côme. Even though the report says he touched the most balls and led the build-up, he lacked the decisive spark. Lukeba was late on the 2-0 goal, with the piece also pointing to a mistake by Willi Orban on the offside line.

Elsewhere, L'Équipe notes Leny Yoro in Manchester United’s 4-0 win over Sabah. With limited opposition threat—no shots on target—Yoro’s night was steadier, recording two interceptions and five ball recoveries in his first major Champions League start of the season.