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Champions League Rankings after the first games. We take into account both domestic and European performance, plus the relative difficulty of each team’s league, to determine who is the top side on the continent.
And after Champions League matchday 1, it’s Roma and Real Madrid top of the pile thanks to a 100% domestic and European record.
Arsenal are tucked in at three following their impressive start to the season with Manchester United moving ahead of Liverpool thanks to their victory in Lisbon.
And no wonder Jose left Chelsea – the Londoners are down at 23. See below for an explanation of the scoring system.

1. Roma, Real Madrid 30 points
3. Arsenal – 28 points
4. Valencia – 25
5. Manchester United – 24.17
6. Barcelona, Milan – 23.33
8. Liverpool – 22.67
9. PSV, Sevilla – 22.5
11. Rangers – 20.5
12. Shakhtar Donetsk – 20.33
13. Fenerbahce – 19.8
14. Slavia Prague – 19
15. Marseille – 18.5
16. Benfica – 18
17. Roseborg – 17.35
18. Porto – 17
19. Besiktas – 16.6
20. Dynamo Kiev – 16
21. Werder Bremen – 15.6
22. Steaua Bucharest – 15.5
23. Chelsea – 14.17
24. Lazio – 13.33
25. Inter – 11.67

WINNERS THIS WEEK
Roberto Carlos – The Brazilian proved against Inter that he has not come to Turkey to go out to pasture. A terrorising display down the left in his all-white kit made it easy to mistake the Sükrü Saraçoglu for the Santiago Bernabeu.
Julio Cesar – The Brazilian keeper saved Inter from serious embarrassment with a string of fine saves. His leap to palm away Alex’s diving header, which was destined for the top corner, was breathtaking.
Cristiano Ronaldo – A goal to mark his return to the club that launched his career gave Manchester United all three points and a decent start to their Champions League campaign. His goal celebration was both touching and humble and was a credit to him.
Kenneth Perez – Changed the game after coming on in the first half due to an injury to Afellay. Made the first goal. Scored the second. Has a great name.
Barcelona’s front three – Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry and Lionel Messi showed they will be a difficult force to stop this season. Their interplay carved the Lyon back four apart on numerous occasions. Messi’s close control saw him beat countless defenders, while Ronaldinho looked back to his best after an underwhelming season last time round.

Dynamo’s manager Anatoly Demyanenko has resigned his post at the champions of Ukraina.
Following the 2-0 defeat at the hands of Roma in their opening Champions League Group F match, Demyanenko handed in his resignation.
Demyanenko led Dynamo to the league and cup double, but it was his failures in European campaigns that ultimately forced him out of the club.
Dynamo President Ihor Surkis told the club’s official website: I accepted Demyanenko’s request with understanding. It was a hard decision to take. But in the end, he convinced me that he is doing this for the sake of the club.
Demyanenko will be replaced by club vice-president and former coach Josef Sabo, who said: The team, which has a powerful potential, needs fresh ideas, leadership, unity, an understanding of our goals and a responsibility to the fans.
I’m not thinking about the defeat against Roma. The goal for Dynamo is clear – to win the group and take part in the play-offs.