PARIS, France (AFP) — French club Monaco upset 10-man Barcelona by grinding out a 2-1 victory in the UEFA Champions League, while a stunning David Raya double-save ensured Arsenal a goalless draw away to Europa League winners Atalanta on Thursday.

David Raya's double save for Arsenal against Atalanta has won widespread acclaim, with former Premier League midfielder Robbie Savage calling it "one of the best saves I've ever seen".

During the 1992 European Championship in Sweden, UEFA was given the first glimpse of the future. The Champions League, a bold rebrand of the prestigious European Cup, was months away from its launch and the governing body’s executive team were gathered to picture how their new flagship competition might look.

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Matchday one of the Champions League came to an end, with a surprise loss for Barcelona, whilst Arsenal needed David Raya heroics to save a draw against Atalanta.

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Arsenal play Europa League winners Atalanta on Thursday in their opening match of this season's Champions League - a competition that Chris Sutton believes the Gunners "could go really far in". The former Chelsea and Celtic striker told BBC Radio 5 Live's Champions League Debrief: "Mikel Arteta is in his fifth [full] season now,