Tuesday night in the UEFA Champions League served up a thrilling display of English supremacy, with Arsenal extending their unbeaten European streak in commanding fashion and Liverpool edging out Real Madrid in a tense, emotional showdown at Anfield.
Arsenal continued their faultless form in the League Phase with a professional and polished 3-0 victory over Slavia Prague, reinforcing their credentials as one of the continent’s most in-form sides.
Result: Slavia Prague 0-3 Arsenal
Match Summary:
The breakthrough came in the 32nd minute when Bukayo Saka, wearing the captain’s armband, confidently buried a penalty after Martinelli was fouled in the box. The Gunners shifted gears after the break, with Mikel Merino—deployed as a central forward—showing razor-sharp instincts to score twice in the 46th and 68th minutes. Merino’s brace capped a near-perfect night for Arsenal, whose defence once again stood tall, now boasting four wins from four with zero goals conceded in the competition.
Adding a moment of history to the night, 15-year-old Max Dowman made his senior European debut, becoming the youngest player to feature in the Champions League. His late substitution not only offered a glimpse into Arsenal’s bright future but also gave supporters a moment to savour beyond the goals.
At Anfield, Liverpool pulled off one of their most determined European displays in recent years, defeating Real Madrid 1-0 in a match packed with intensity, resilience, and tactical discipline.
Result: Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid
Match Summary:
The only goal arrived in the 61st minute, when Alexis Mac Allister rose highest to nod home a superb delivery from Dominik Szoboszlai’s free-kick. The Argentine’s header was a just reward for Liverpool’s unrelenting pressure, though they were made to wait by a string of superb saves from Real keeper Thibaut Courtois.
The victory puts Liverpool level with Real on nine points and sends a resounding message that the Reds remain capable of dismantling even Europe’s most elite clubs. It was a particularly tough return for former Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold, now in Madrid colours, who struggled against the hosts’ pressing machine.
Elsewhere in Europe:
PSG 1-2 Bayern Munich: Despite going down to 10 men after Luis Díaz’s dismissal, Bayern held on to claim a landmark away win—helped by two goals from the Colombian before his red card.
Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 FC Copenhagen: Spurs dazzled in North London, with Micky van de Ven stealing the headlines after running from deep inside his own half to score a remarkable solo effort.
With the Champions League League Phase now past the halfway stage, Arsenal and Liverpool have shown their readiness to challenge for top honours, delivering performances that combined tactical mastery with individual brilliance. Their message is clear: English clubs are here to compete—and contend.
