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Liverpool come from behind to beat Atlético Madrid and open their Champions League campaign with a win

Liverpool beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 at Anfield to start their Champions League campaign with three points. Llorente opened the scoring for the visitors, but Szoboszlai and Mac Allister led the Reds' comeback before and early in the second half. Atlético had more possession, but Liverpool were more clinical and created the better chances in a win that marked Andoni Iraola's Champions League debut with the club.

Arsenal break through Allegri’s defensive wall to beat Napoli and open their Champions League campaign with three points

Arsenal beat Napoli 1-0 at the Diego Armando Maradona to open their Champions League campaign with three points away from home. After struggling for much of the game to break down Allegri’s low block, the Gunners finally found a breakthrough in the 74th minute through Ødegaard and still had chances to extend their lead. Napoli pushed for an equaliser late on, but could not avoid defeat at home.

Real Madrid survive Inter's pressure to open their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win

Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu in a Champions League opener defined by the Spanish side's efficiency. Inter had more possession and more shots, but two defensive errors in the first half allowed Mbappé and Valverde to put Madrid ahead. Carlos Augusto pulled one back in the second half, but Courtois held firm under pressure to secure all three points for Real Madrid.

Europe’s Most Interesting Transfer Windows: Seven Clubs Looking to Change Their Level in 2026/27

Tottenham, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Fiorentina, Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa have been among the most active clubs in the transfer market so far. From major investments and key departures to significant changes in squad profiles, The Offside analyses seven European clubs whose summer business could reshape their seasons.

PSG Beat Aston Villa to Win Back-to-Back UEFA Super Cup

PSG defeated Aston Villa 2-1 in an entertaining final to retain the UEFA Super Cup. Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué scored for the French side, while 17-year-old Brian Madjo made history as the youngest player ever to score in a final of the competition.

One generation, two titles: PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to secure a second Champions League crown.

After a 1–1 draw in a final defined by Parisian dominance and Arsenal resilience, PSG prevailed in the penalty shootout to lift their second UEFA Champions League title.

PSG knock out Bayern in thrilling semi-final and return to Champions League final.

After a dramatic two-legged tie filled with goals and attacking football, PSG drew 1–1 with Bayern Munich in Germany and advanced to the Champions League final with a 6–5 aggregate victory.

Arsenal beat Atlético, control the game and return to Champions League final after 20 years.

With control and efficiency at the decisive moment, Arsenal beat Atlético Madrid 1–0, secured a 2–1 aggregate win and reached the Champions League final after two decades.

Atlético and Arsenal draw in a game of fine margins, leaving semi-final open.

In a tightly contested match with little margin for error, Atlético and Arsenal scored from the spot in a 1–1 draw that leaves the tie wide open heading to London.

PSG beat Bayern in a frenetic nine-goal thriller to take the edge.

In a wide-open semi-final, PSG and Bayern traded blows throughout. The French side built a lead, survived Bayern’s comeback and secured a 5–4 win that leaves everything open for the second leg.

Arsenal hold off Sporting, draw at home and reach Champions League semi-finals.

Arsenal drew 0–0 with Sporting at the Emirates and secured qualification with a 1–0 aggregate win. In a game with few clear chances, the English side were more solid and managed their advantage well.

Bayern win epic clash, knock out Real Madrid and advance in the Champions League.

Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 4–3 in a thrilling encounter and secured qualification with a 6–4 aggregate win. After a chaotic first half with five goals, the German side sealed it late to advance in the Champions League.

Atlético survive the pressure, knock out Barcelona and advance “Simeone style”.

Barcelona beat Atlético Madrid 2–1 on the night, but it wasn’t enough. With a 3–2 aggregate win, Simeone’s side secured qualification after withstanding pressure and capitalising on key moments.

Liverpool fall at Anfield as PSG advance with authority in the Champions League.

PSG defeated Liverpool 2–0 at Anfield to secure qualification with a 4–0 aggregate win. After a controlled first half, the French side were clinical in the second and punished a Liverpool team that reacted too late.

Atlético punish Barça under pressure; PSG dominate Liverpool but leave the tie open.

Atlético Madrid were clinical in a 2–0 away win over Barcelona, capitalising on Cubarsí’s red card to take control of the tie. In Paris, PSG dominated Liverpool and also won 2–0, but missed several chances, leaving the feeling that qualification could have been put beyond doubt.

Bayern beat Real at the Bernabéu as Arsenal strike late to edge Sporting in the Champions League.

Bayern Munich were more clinical in key moments, securing a 2–1 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabéu and taking an advantage back to Germany. In Lisbon, Arsenal and Sporting played out a largely cagey contest until Havertz struck late to seal a 1–0 win for the visitors.