Matchday 7 of the UEFA Champions League delivered everything football fans expect — big wins, surprise defeats, and record-breaking moments. From Arsenal’s perfect run to Manchester City’s shocking loss, Europe’s biggest competition once again proved why it remains the most watched club tournament in the world.
As teams move closer to the knockout stages, every goal and every point now carries huge importance. Here is a simple and complete look at what happened, along with the most important numbers and moments from the week.
Arsenal stay perfect as title hopes grow
Arsenal continued their dream Champions League campaign with a strong 3-1 away win against Inter Milan, making it seven wins in seven matches. This is now the longest winning streak Arsenal have ever had in the competition.
- Arsenal have scored 19 goals from corner kicks in all competitions this season — the most among Europe’s top five leagues.
- Viktor Gyökeres scored again, taking his tally to nine goals for the club, with his last four coming away from home.
This performance keeps Arsenal firmly at the top and sends a strong message to rivals. Their set-piece strength has become a key weapon and could be decisive in later rounds.
Real Madrid dominate as young stars shine
Real Madrid delivered one of the biggest results of the night, crushing AS Monaco 6-1 at home. It was their second win this season by a margin of five or more goals.
Key highlights from Madrid’s night:
- Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Jr and Kylian Mbappé all scored in the same match — only the second time this has happened.
- 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono became one of the youngest goal scorers in Champions League history for Real Madrid.
- Mbappé joined elite company by scoring 10+ goals in a single UCL season, matching legends like Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Madrid fans will be encouraged by both the goals and the rise of young talent — a balance that keeps them strong every season.
Manchester City stunned in Norway
In one of the biggest shocks of Matchday 7, Manchester City lost 3-1 away to Bodo/Glimt. This was not just a surprise defeat — it was historic.
Why this loss matters:
- It was Bodo/Glimt’s first-ever Champions League win.
- They became the first Norwegian team to win a UCL match since 2007.
- Kasper Høgh scored twice in quick time, becoming the first player outside Europe’s top five leagues to score two first-half goals against City in UCL since 2014.
City midfielder Rodri was also sent off after receiving two yellow cards in just 53 seconds, his first red card in the competition.
Harry Kane makes history for England
Harry Kane once again proved why he is one of the world’s best strikers. With his latest goal, Kane became:
- The first English player to score 70+ goals in UEFA club competitions
- The seventh man overall to reach that milestone
- Now just six goals behind Raúl González on the all-time list
Kane has now scored 34 goals in all competitions this season, leading all players from Europe’s top five leagues. Bayern Munich’s 2-0 win kept them second in the standings.
Barcelona and Lewandowski continue breaking records
Barcelona earned a hard-fought 4-2 comeback win over Slavia Prague, their eighth comeback victory this season — more than any other top European club.
Robert Lewandowski also made history:
- He has now scored against 39 different Champions League opponents
- Only Lionel Messi has scored against more teams (40)
- Lewandowski also played his 1,000th career match for club and country
Young midfielder Fermín López has also been impressive, with seven goal contributions in six UCL games, a rare achievement for a Spanish player.
English clubs impress across Europe
Other English teams also had strong performances:
- Liverpool beat Marseille 3-0, with Mohamed Salah making his 88th European appearance for the club.
- Dominik Szoboszlai scored another free kick, becoming the first Liverpool player since 2022 to score multiple direct free kicks in one season.
- Newcastle United won 3-0 against PSV, with Anthony Gordon scoring his sixth goal in seven UCL games.
Chelsea also stayed in the top-eight race, scoring their 18th set-piece goal of the season.
Tough night for Serie A and PSG
It was a difficult round for Italian teams:
- Inter Milan lost their third straight Champions League match, something that had never happened before in one season.
- Juventus were the only Serie A side to win this round.
Paris Saint-Germain also suffered a surprise loss to Sporting CP. It was PSG’s first Champions League defeat to a team outside Europe’s top five leagues since 2013, ending a 32-match unbeaten run.
