The first week of the new-look Champions League came to an end on Thursday, with Barcelona and Arsenal both in action.

Barcelona had a dreadful start at the Stade Louis II stadium when Garcia was shown a straight red card 11 minutes in for a foul on Monaco's Takumi Minamino, who was clear in front of goal after a misplaced pass from goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

MONACO (AP) — Barcelona’s perfect start to the season ended with a 2-1 loss at Monaco in the revamped Champions League on Thursday, a defeat which happened after defender Eric Garcia was sent off after 11 minutes.

Barcelona travel to Monaco for their UEFA Champions League opener on Thursday. Things didn't go according to plan for Hansi Flick and Co.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he is not worried about his side's performance despite the 2-1 defeat to Monaco in their Champions League opener on Thursday.

Barcelona will be aiming to extend their perfect start to the new season and secure a win against AS Monaco in their opening fixture of the League Phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League.With a

Barcelona made a disappointing start to their Champions League campaign by losing 2-1 to AS Monaco on Thursday after suffering an early blow from defender Eric Garcia's dismissal. Barcelona had a dreadful start at the Stade Louis II stadium when Garcia was shown a straight red card 11 minutes in for a foul on Monaco's Takumi Minamino,

Barcelona face what is arguably their toughest match of the young season when they meet French power AS Monaco making their Champions League return.

Barcelona's starting lineup is set to look a little different against Monaco. Hansi Flick kicks off his first Champions League campaign with the Spanish giants at the Stade Louis II. The manager got Barcelona off to a perfect start in La Liga despite injuries to Gavi,