Monaco players celebrate at the end of the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Barcelona at the Louis II stadium, in Monaco. Monaco won 2-1.
Monaco marked a stunning return to the Champions League by defeating 10-man Barcelona 2-1 on Thursday. The match at Stade Louis II started disastrously for Barcelona, as Eric Garcia was shown a straight red card just 10 minutes in for a foul on Takumi Minamino, who was set to score after a mistake by Marc-André ter Stegen. Six minutes later, Monaco took advantage when Maghnes Akliouche struck a low shot into the net, leaving ter Stegen with no chance. Despite being a man down, Barcelona equalized before halftime with Lamine Yamal’s low shot into the bottom-left corner in the 28th minute
Monaco players celebrate at the end of the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Barcelona at the Louis II stadium, in Monaco. Monaco won 2-1.
Monaco's George Ilenikhena celebrates with his teammates at the end of the Champions League opening phase soccer match against Barcelona at the Louis II stadium, in Monaco.
Monaco's George Ilenikhena, right, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Barcelona at the Louis II stadium, in Monaco.
Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, right, fights for the ball with Monaco's Mohammed Salisu during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Barcelona at the Louis II stadium, in Monaco, Monaco.
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, right, is challenged by Monaco's Vanderson during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Barcelona at the Louis II stadium, in Monaco.
Barcelona's Pedri, left, controls the ball past Monaco's Vanderson during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Barcelona at the Louis II stadium, in Monaco.
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Barcelona at the Louis II stadium, in Monaco.
Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche, center, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Barcelona at the Louis II stadium, in Monaco.
Barcelona's Jules Kounde, left, fights for the ball with Monaco's Mohammed Salisu during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Barcelona at the Louis II stadium, in Monaco, Monaco.
Barcelona's Raphinha, left, is challenged by Monaco's Wilfried Singo during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Barcelona at the Louis II stadium, in Monaco.
American former professional basketball player Michael Jordan, center, gestures as he poses for a selfie while attend the start of the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Barcelona at the Louis II stadium, in Monaco.