Champions League briefing: Fenerbahce president rejects Kartal’s resignation and Kane scores again

Key Points:

• Thursday's Champions League fixtures produced 23 goals across six matches, raising the total to 69 goals in 18 games, averaging 3.83 goals per match, despite less high-profile matchups compared to earlier in the week.
• Manchester United secured their first Champions League win in over 1,000 days with a 4-0 victory over debutants Sabah, while Bayern Munich dominated Bodo/Glimt 5-0, and Como impressed with a 4-1 win against RB Leipzig.
• Fenerbahce coach Ismail Kartal unexpectedly resigned post-match despite earning a Champions League point, but club president Aziz Yildirim publicly insisted Kartal would remain, highlighting internal turmoil at the Turkish club.
• Como, newcomers to the Champions League, have rapidly ascended Italian football with strong financial backing and strategic management, exemplified by Cesc Fabregas’ successful coaching, making them a potential dark horse this season.
• Harry Kane continued his remarkable Champions League scoring streak, netting in his eighth consecutive game, joining an elite group of players with such a record, while Manchester United's comfortable win over Sabah provided a positive start but against a relatively weak opponent.