Aaron Ramsey scored his sixth goal of the season in Arsenal's 2-1 win at Marseille and teammate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was chuffed to bits for him.
@Alex_OxChambo cheers chambo, see you Thursday!! — Aaron Ramsey (@aaronramsey) September 18, 2013
Injured Gunners striker Lukas Podolski wished his teammates all the best for the Marseille clash before passing on his congratulations.
It's matchday and champions league !! Good luck guys for the match today.... #afc#championsleague http://t.co/h18ZHUzDrH — Lukas-Podolski.com (@Podolski10) September 18, 2013
Well done guys !! Important start and 3 points ;) #afc#Arsenal#ChampionsLeague#poldi#aha — Lukas-Podolski.com (@Podolski10) September 18, 2013
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar was revelling in Schalke's 3-0 victory over Steaua Bucharest.
Dancing in the moonlight! First 3 points, #Championsleaguehttp://t.co/1t3dD0jsgT — Klaas Jan Huntelaar (@KJ_Huntelaar) September 18, 2013
Huntelaar's teammate Kevin-Prince Boateng couldn't even pry himself away from the Veltins-Arena.
While Barcelona's Andres Iniesta was looking ahead to the La Liga after beating Ajax 4-0 at the Nou Camp.Still in the stadium...fantastic win and proud of the performance of the team!!! Well done... @s04pic.twitter.com/Ib5bTgdqiN — Kevin-Prince Boateng (@KPBofficial) September 18, 2013
Gran inicio de Champions!! Esto no para, así que mañana a preparar el partido de Liga. ¡Abrazo grande a todos!
— Andrés Iniesta (@andresiniesta8) September 18, 2013
Translation: Great start of Champions! This does not stop, so tomorrow to prepare the league match. Big hug to all!
And Gerard Pique, who scored in Barca's win, was happy to share a photo playing against teammate Bojan Krkic who is on loan at Ajax.
Muy contento por el gol y sobretodo, por el resultado! Aquí tenéis una foto del partido con mi amigo @BoKrkicpic.twitter.com/qG2EvG0rJD — Gerard Piqué (@3gerardpique) September 18, 2013
Translation: Very happy with the goal and above all, by the result! Here's a photo of the game with my friend
Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois, on loan with Atletico Madrid, was satisfied with their 3-1 triumph over Zenit St Petersburg.
Great victory today! We have to continue like that! Saterday other game in Valladolid! Goodnight to everyone! #aupaatleti — Thibaut Courtois (@thibautcourtois) September 18, 2013
Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina, on loan from Liverpool, played a part in the Italian side's 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund.
What a great win tonight in front of our people!!Massive 3 points in a very tough group!!Thanks a lot to our tifosi!Forza Napoli Sempre!! — Pepe Reina (@PReina25) September 18, 2013
Celtic's Anthony Stokes was quick to thank the Bhoys faithful following their 2-0 defeat at AC Milan.
Gutted with the result tonight! Safe journey back to the fans that travelled out, could hear them still singing after the game! — Anthony Stokes (@stoksey10) September 18, 2013
Atletico's David Villa savoured the Zenit win with teammates Miranda and Filipe Luis.
Gran victoria para comenzar en Champions!!! Foto con miranda023 @filipeluis03http://t.co/MeB57ctsHL — David Villa (@Guaje7Villa) September 18, 2013
Manchester City's John Guidetti found Lionel Messi's hat-trick celebration somewhat humorous.
Messi planking after 3 Goals against Ajax . Why do i recognise that ....lol http://t.co/bmAAtKGQDg
— John Guidetti (@superguidetti) September 18, 2013
Whilst Joey Barton was full of gratitude for the QPR fans after they went top of the Championship table with a 0-0 home draw with Brighton & Hove Albion.
A hard evening at Loftus Rd in more ways than one tonight. Another solid performance. Another clean sheet. Thanks to all that came. — Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) September 18, 2013
QPR's Benoit Assou-Ekotto, on loan from Tottenham, was simply content to have played a game of football for the first time in months in his R's debut.
Good to play a game of football ... Didnt do it since june...LOL — Benoit Assou-Ekotto (@AssouEkotto) September 19, 2013
And to top it all off, Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrated the release of Grand Theft Auto 5. Have a closer look at the faces of the trio.
J ai trouvé haha pic.twitter.com/GveOmCKUOm — Eden hazard (@hazardeden10) September 17, 2013