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Champions League Roundup: Messi, Barcelona Dominate Juventus, PSG Wins Big

No major surprises on the opening day of the group stage as big players in big teams delivered with some mouthwatering entertainment. Lionel Messi put on a show at Camp Nou, while the triple-threat of Neymar Jr, Kylian Mbappé and Edinson Cavani took center stage for PSG. 
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It was an entertaining albeit not surprising opening day for the Champions League as the stars of Europe delivered for their respective clubs. Lionel Messi put on a great show at Camp Nou as the Argentine scored twice against Juventus, while Neymar Jr, Kylian Mbappé and Edinson Cavani were all on the score sheet as PSG destroyed Celtic away from home. Elsewhere, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Chelsea started their campaigns without breaking a sweat.

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