Champions League Snapshot
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The new Champions League league phase is underway. In this format, the top eight teams in the standings will advance directly to the Round of 16, while teams ranked 9–24 will face off in knockout round playoffs to decide the remaining spots in the last 16.
Current Standings After Matchday 1
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Union Saint-Gilloise (Belgium) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Arsenal (England) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Qarabağ (Azerbaijan) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Real Madrid (Spain) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Tottenham (England) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Borussia Dortmund (Germany) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Juventus (Italy) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Benfica (Portugal) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Marseille (France) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Villarreal (Spain) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Athletic Bilbao (Spain) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Remaining teams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
GP = Games Played, W = Wins, D = Draws, L = Losses, GF = Goals For, GA = Goals Against, Pts = Points
Matchday 1 Highlights (Sept. 16–17, 2025)
R. Union Saint-Gilloise 3–1 PSV Eindhoven – A strong start for the Belgian side in Group Stage action.
Arsenal 2–0 Athletic Bilbao – Substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard made all the difference.
Qarabağ 3–2 Benfica – A thrilling comeback from two goals down secured an upset victory.
Juventus 4–4 Borussia Dortmund – Eight goals, late heroics, and stoppage-time drama in Turin.
Tottenham 1–0 Villarreal – An early own goal from Villarreal’s keeper gave Spurs a narrow win.
Real Madrid vs. Marseille – Matchday opener in progress.
Other fixtures: Olympiacos vs Pafos, Slavia Praha vs FK Bodø/Glimt, PSG vs Atalanta, Bayern München vs Chelsea, Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid, Ajax vs Inter Milan.
Upcoming Matchdays
Matchday 2 – Tuesday, Sept. 30 & Wednesday, Oct. 1
Key fixtures include Arsenal vs Olympiacos, Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Bilbao, Manchester City vs Napoli, and Barcelona vs PSG.
The league phase will continue across multiple groups, with every game crucial in the fight to secure a top-eight finish or advance to the playoff rounds.
Quick Takeaways
Early Leaders: R. Union Saint-Gilloise, Arsenal, Qarabağ, Real Madrid, and Tottenham all started the season with wins.
High-Scoring Drama: Juventus and Dortmund already treated fans to a goal-filled spectacle.
Bottom of the Table: Teams like Benfica and Marseille will need to recover quickly if they hope to reach the knockout rounds.
The Champions League promises more drama, surprises, and unforgettable moments as teams battle to secure their place in the last 16.
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