Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal extended their unbeaten run to 13 games with a 3–0 win over Slavia Prague, as Mikel Merino struck twice and 15-year-old Max Dowman became the youngest-ever Champions League player.
Starting in the 2027-28 season, UEFA will introduce a new Champions League format featuring a standalone Tuesday night opener hosted by the reigning champions, with remaining matches spread across Wednesday and Thursday to boost visibility.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick conceded his side were not at Paris Saint-Germain’s level as they suffered a 2-1 defeat at the Olympic Stadium in the Champions League.
Victor Osimhen has become Nigeria’s highest goalscorer in UEFA Champions League history after netting his 10th goal in the competition during Galatasaray’s match against Liverpool.
Erling Haaland scored his 50th Champions League goal in record time, surpassing Ruud van Nistelrooy’s benchmark in just 49 matches.
Marcus Rashford matched a Lionel Messi record with two goals and a dominant display in Barcelona’s 2-1 Champions League win over Newcastle.
Haaland’s record-breaking 50th Champions League goal inspired Manchester City to a 2-0 win over Napoli, who were reduced to 10 men early on.
Marcus Rashford scored twice to lead Barcelona past Newcastle 2-1 in the Champions League, overshadowing Eddie Howe’s selection gamble.
Virgil van Dijk’s stoppage-time header secured Liverpool a 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid after Marcos Llorente’s double threatened to spoil their Champions League opener.
Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich punished Chelsea’s defensive mistakes to seal a 3-1 win in their Champions League opener.