On September 20th, the dust settled on the first round of the UEFA Champions League, and the official UEFA Champions League account listed four candidates for the best player of the first round. They are Kane (Bayern Munich), Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen), Giuntens (Borussia Dortmund), and Griezmann (Atletico Madrid).
Bayern Munich won 9-2 at home against Dinamo Zagreb, with Kane shining brightly on the field, scoring four goals to start off strong. Notably, Kane successfully converted all three penalties in this match, showcasing his composure under pressure.
Bayer Leverkusen won 4-0 away against Feyenoord, with Wirtz performing excellently in his UEFA Champions League debut, scoring twice to help the team secure a resounding victory.
Borussia Dortmund won 3-0 away against Club Brugge, with Giuntens also showing excellent form on the field, successfully scoring twice to help the team achieve this victory.
Atletico Madrid came from behind to win 2-1 at home against RB Leipzig, with Griezmann still playing a crucial role, scoring one goal and providing one assist, becoming the top contributor to the team’s comeback.
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