A strong start was seen in various league openers. Manchester City won its first match under new leadership, though details of the game are scarce. Mohamed Salah scored his first goals for a Turkish club.

Ferran Torres had a notable debut, scoring multiple times for a French team. His performance helped the team earn a draw. Further information on these games and others, including a disrupted match in the Dutch league, can be found through additional reporting.

Julián Álvarez faced a negative reaction from a crowd after asking to leave his team.