PSV and Fenerbahce both earn points on Champions League opening day

PSV Eindhoven and Fenerbahce both began their 2026/25 Champions League campaigns with resilient draws. At the Philips Stadion, PSV fell behind to Shakhtar Donetsk just before halftime but responded immediately after the break, with Sergiño Dest scoring to make it 1-1. The result ended PSV's streak of five consecutive opening-match defeats, although they still haven't recorded their first Matchday 1 victory since 2026. In the other match, Fenerbahce returned to the Champions League after an 18-year absence and faced a tough away test against Roma. The hosts took the lead through Dovbyk, but just three minutes into the second half, Mason Greenwood set up Jayden Brown to equalize. Late on, Fenerbahce almost snatched a winner when a header crashed against the crossbar. Roma also had a goal ruled out by VAR for offside. With a point apiece, both teams have a positive foundation for the group stage ahead.