City, Barca cruise; Lazio keeper scores a beauty to deny Atletico

The race to win the ultimate prize in European club football is once again underway following the start of the 2023/24 Uefa Champions League group stage.

The opening night of the 2023/24 Uefa Champions League group stage offered up no shortage of elite performances, with holders Man City, Paris and Barcelona among the most notable winners.

There was the usual dose of unmatched late drama, too, as Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel scored an added-time equaliser against Atlético de Madrid.

Uefa.com rounds up all the action.

Group E

Lazio 1-1 Atlético de Madrid

Lazio keeper Provedel headed a last-gasp equaliser to ensure Lazio's return to Champions League action ended with a dramatic draw.

The hosts dominated possession but were frequently thwarted by Jan Oblak in the visitors' goal.

Indeed Atleti took the lead against the run of play when 20-year-old Pablo Barrios's low shot deflected past Provedel.

However, the keeper had the final say when he went up for an added-time corner and glanced in Luis Alberto's delivery.

We’ve seen some extraordinary things in the #UCL

This goal by Lazio’s keeper - Provedel, deep in added-time to rescue a point, is up there with the very best! pic.twitter.com/JHjhdyigEo — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) September 19, 2023

Key stat: Provedel is just the fourth keeper to score a goal in the Uefa Champions League, after Hans-Jörg Butt, Sinan Bolat and Vincent Enyeama.

Feyenoord 2-0 Celtic

Feyenoord took all three points after a dramatic spell in the second half during which Celtic received two red cards, saved a penalty and conceded a second goal.

It was at the end of the first period, though, that the hosts had gone in front through Calvin Stengs's free-kick.

Alireza Jahanbakhsh fired in the