Sporting Clube de Portugal dominated the group stage opener against Club Brugge KV, cruising to a 3-0 victory. Gonçalo Ramos and Paulinho secured the lead in a first-half flurry, with Trincão extending the margin in the second half. The Portuguese side's convincing win sends a strong signal that they're title contenders, but it remains to be seen if they can sustain their momentum throughout the competition.