The UEFA Champions League kicked off this week on Tuesday and Wednesday, without any really big surprises, and here are the Top 9 Photos of the two nights of the opening week from around the continent.

Bad Day for Rooney and United

Manchester United, less than convincing so far this season, drew another match in their Champions League opener, ending their “British Derby” with Glasgow Rangers at 0-0, also losing Antonio Valencia to a gruesome injury.

Off You Go

Schalke’s Benedikt Howedes seeing a red card during Schalke’s 1-0 loss to Lyon, as Raul, accustomed to winning UCL openers, watches from behind.

Jordanesque

Lionel Messi enjoying himself and Barcelona’s performance during their 5-1 demolition of Panathinaikos, including a perfect, no other words to describe it, third goal.

Watch The Head

Arsenal’s Marouane Chamakh tripped by Braga’s keeper Felipe, setting up Arsenal’s first goal in their 6-0 win over the Portuguese runner-ups.

Free to Go

Florent Malouda “releasing” Nicolas Anelka after on of his goals against Zilina as Chelsea won 4-1.

Warning – Road Block Ahead

Yossi Benayoun, in a rare start for Chelsea, having a painful collision with Zilina’s keeper Martin Dubravka.

Don’t Play With Your Food

Jose Mourinho and a piece of gum during Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Ajax.

No Need to Get Angry

Cristiano Ronaldo just couldn’t find the net yesterday, and wasn’t hiding about his frustration.

Meanwhile, at the Balet

Zlatan Ibrahimovic did score two goals for Milan last night in their 2-0 win over Auxerre, and also showed he can do a dance move or two in his spare time.

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