Matchday 3 (Day 1) started with A five-star performance from Monaco as they defeated Red Star Belgrade.
A brace from Minamino and goals from Embolo, Singo and Akliouche were enough to take the points and continue their unbeaten run.
Red Star Belgrade on the other hand equalised in the first half through a penalty but were unable to capitalise and kept falling further behind as the game went along.
In other games, AC Milan defeated Club Brugge 3-1 at San Siro, getting off the mark in the 2024-25 Champions League at their third attempt.
First, Pulisic was allowed to open the scoring direct from a corner, before the visitors went down to 10 men - previously, Maignan had to make several saves to keep the scores level.
After half-time, the visitors bravely equalised, but two substitutes injected new life into the Rossoneri, both Okafor and Chukwueze setting up Reijnders to secure maximum points.
Arsenal secured a narrow win over Shakhtar Donetsk at the Emirates.
An own goal separated the sides at the break, and the Gunners emerged as victors after scoreless second half at the Emirates Stadium. Playing off Havertz with aplomb, Martinelli's industry on the left was noticeable, and ultimately decisive.
The hosts were rewarded with the lead as he received the ball out on the left before cutting inside in the 29th minute.
His effort struck the base of the right post and hit an unfortunate Riznyk to roll over the line. Although Sudakov, Zubkov, Eguinaldo and some of their replacements looked lively, Shakhtar only troubled towards the end.
This came after a saved Trossard penalty re-injected some much-needed enthusiasm. Pedrinho and Marlon forced Raya into notable stops, however the Gunners held firm.
Climbing to the very top of the Champions League table, Aston Villa recorded their third straight win in Europe's top club competition without conceding a single goal, as they beat Bologna 2-0 at Villa Park.
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