Tonight’s UEFA Champions League matchday delivered drama, unpredictability and performances that will be talked about for days. Here’s an in‑depth recap of what unfolded across Europe’s elite competition.
Real Madrid 6‑1 AS Monaco – Bernabéu Blitz
At the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid produced one of the most emphatic displays of the group phase, dismantling AS Monaco 6‑1 in front of a packed home crowd. From the opening whistle, Madrid took control. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring early, converting in the 5th minute, setting the tone for a dominant night. He added a second before the half — his movement and finishing putting Monaco’s defence under constant pressure.
Just after the break, Franco Mastantuono extended the lead, finishing a crisp team move. An unfortunate own goal by Thilo Kehrer, deflecting a Vinícius Jr cross, made it 4‑0 before Vinícius produced a moment of individual brilliance in the 63rd minute, dribbling past several defenders to score a stunning solo effort. Monaco managed a goal through Jordan Teze in the 72nd minute, but Jude Bellingham sealed the rout with a composed finish in the 80th minute. Madrid’s wide play, clinical finishing and collective pressing made this a complete display and keeps their qualification hopes strong heading into the final group matches.
Bodø/Glimt 3‑1 Manchester City – Stunning Upset in Norway
In a result that will go down as one of the shocks of the season, Bodø/Glimt overcame defending champions Manchester City 3‑1 at Aspmyra Stadion. City, expected to control proceedings, found themselves silenced by a disciplined Glimt side that struck early. Danish forward Kasper Høgh scored twice in quick succession, both goals coming from well‑executed counter attacks that exposed City’s high line. Their movement and sharp finishing gave Glimt an unexpected lead by halftime.
Rayan Cherki pulled one back for City, offering a brief glimmer of a comeback, but the match turned decisively against them when Rodri was sent off after two quick bookings in the second half. With City down to ten men, Jens Petter Hauge sealed the win with a stunning solo effort, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side searching for answers. Glimt’s tactical discipline and execution was near perfect and this result significantly bolsters their chances of reaching the knockout playoff positions.
Arsenal 3‑1 Inter Milan – Gunners Assert Dominance
At the San Siro, Arsenal continued their remarkable Champions League run by beating Inter Milan 3‑1. Despite making numerous changes from their domestic lineup, the Gunners were sharp and purposeful. Gabriel Jesus, returning from an ACL injury, scored twice and was a constant threat, heading in his first goal before the interval to put Arsenal ahead. His second followed after Inter had pulled back a goal through Petar Sucic, restoring the two‑goal cushion.
The London side controlled large swathes of the second half, with Viktor Gyokeres adding a third on the counter to put the tie beyond doubt. Arsenal’s ability to adapt and impose their tempo on a traditionally strong Inter side was impressive, showing tactical flexibility and mental resilience.
Tottenham Hotspur 2‑0 Borussia Dortmund – Spurs Secure Vital Win
Tottenham’s home clash with Borussia Dortmund saw the North London club claim a crucial 2‑0 victory. Cristiano “Cuti” Romero broke the deadlock with a well‑timed header in the first half, and Solanke added a second on the counter, marking his first goal of the season. Dortmund were reduced to ten men midway through the first half after a VAR‑reviewed red card for a dangerous challenge, and Spurs capitalised on their numerical advantage.
Tottenham’s tactical adjustments and disciplined defence helped them control the match, restricting Dortmund’s chances and securing three important points that keep their top‑eight hopes alive.
Sporting CP 2‑1 Paris Saint‑Germain – Portuguese Resilience
In Lisbon, Sporting CP pulled off a hard‑fought 2‑1 victory over Paris Saint‑Germain. Sporting displayed intensity and organisation, while PSG struggled to find rhythm despite their star‑studded lineup. Sporting’s pressing forced errors and quick transitions created scoring opportunities, and they converted two of those chances to take the lead. PSG managed a goal but couldn’t find an equaliser, leaving them under pressure in their group going into the final fixtures.
Other Matches and Late Fixtures
Several other fixtures took place tonight as part of matchday 7. In Villarreal vs Ajax, Copenhagen vs Napoli, Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen and Kairat Almaty vs Club Brugge, teams battled with different objectives — from securing crucial points to keeping qualification hopes alive. While full scorelines for these matches are not yet confirmed, each contest contributed to the drama and narrative of the group phase.
Overall, tonight’s Champions League action was packed with goals, tactical shifts and unexpected outcomes. From Real Madrid’s explosive offensive display to Bodø/Glimt’s historic upset, these results will have significant implications as the competition moves toward the knockout play‑offs. Fans will now look ahead to the final round of group fixtures with much to discuss and even more to anticipate.