A Gabriel Jesus double helped Arsenal extend their perfect record and Kylian Mbappé kept up his fine scoring form in a statement Real Madrid win as UEFA Champions League Matchday 7 got under way. We round up the Tuesday action, which also included stirring victories for Sporting CP and Bodø/Glimt.

Real Madrid was stunningly dumped into the knockout playoffs of the Champions League by its former coach José Mourinho — whose Benfica team advanced on a last-gasp goal by its goalkeeper — on Wednesday and will be joined there by title holder Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal beat Kairat Almaty to top the Champions League group stage standings with a 100% record. Erling Haaland was on the mark as Manchester City beat Galatasaray to secure their place in the last 16 of the Champions League. Tottenham are through to the Champions League last 16 with a 2-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt.

The league phase concluded in thrilling style with 18 simultaneous kick-offs, as Barcelona and Sporting CP secured top-eight positions alongside Bayern and five English teams. Meanwhile goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin's last-gasp header sensationally earned Benfica a place in the knockout phase play-offs.

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Barcelona defeated Copenhagen at home and secured their spot in the Round of 16 of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League.

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