Arsenal continued their perfect start to the Champions League group stage with a dominant 3-0 victory over Club Brugge in Belgium on Wednesday night. Noni Madueke netted a brace, while Gabriel Martinelli added the third goal, ensuring Mikel Arteta’s side remain on track with 18 points and firmly positioned to avoid the February play-offs.
Meanwhile, Manchester City came from behind to claim a 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. Rodrygo gave Real an early lead in the 28th minute, but Nico O’Reilly equalised seven minutes later.
Erling Haaland converted a penalty just before halftime to secure the comeback for Pep Guardiola’s side. Real Madrid were missing Kylian Mbappé due to injury, though Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Jr. were on the pitch.
Elsewhere in the group stage, Newcastle United were denied victory late on as Bayer Leverkusen scored to draw 2-2. Juventus secured a 2-0 win against Pafos, while Borussia Dortmund was held to a 2-2 draw by Bodo/Glimt. Benfica overcame Napoli 2-0, Copenhagen edged Villarreal 3-2, and Ajax finally registered its first win of the season with a thrilling 4-2 triumph over Qarabag.
With several tight encounters and standout performances, the Champions League group phase continues to deliver drama and showcase Europe’s finest clubs battling for supremacy.
