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It was another busy night in the UEFA Champions League as European giants Arsenal, PSG, Barcelona, and Manchester City all recorded big wins, while Dortmund and Newcastle also impressed.
Arsenal thrashed Atletico Madrid 4-0 at the Emirates, with goals from Gabriel Magalhaes, Martinelli, and a brace from Viktor Gyokeres keeping Mikel Arteta’s men unbeaten and yet to concede in the group stage.
PSG produced the biggest statement of the night with a 7-2 demolition of Bayer Leverkusen, their highest-ever away scoreline in Europe. Desire Doue and Nuno Mendes both struck twice, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Vitinha added to the tally as Luis Enrique’s side made light work of a Leverkusen team that had a man sent off.
Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund beat Copenhagen 4-2 with Felix Nmecha netting twice, while Newcastle eased past Benfica 3-0 with Anthony Gordon on target again. Manchester City ended their European away drought with a 2-0 win at Villarreal thanks to goals from Haaland and Bernardo Silva, as Pep Guardiola’s side got back to winning ways on the road.
Arsenal fans at the Emirates Stadium witnessed a night of redemption and dominance as Mikel Arteta’s side swept Atletico Madrid aside 4-0, maintaining their perfect defensive record in this year’s Champions League.
Viktor Gyokeres found the net twice, scoring his first Champions League goals for Arsenal and sealing the victory in style.
The game began with flashes of danger from both sides, Eberechi Eze’s deflected shot nearly found its way into the net, and Declan Rice’s volley kept Atletico on their toes.
But after a nervy first half, Arsenal’s attacking engine kicked into gear. Gabriel Magalhaes broke the deadlock with a header, Martinelli doubled the lead following a slick team move, and Gyokeres’ quickfire brace finished off the Spanish visitors.
Arteta’s side now stands as one of only two teams, alongside Inter Milan, not to concede a goal this term. Their attacking prowess and defensive solidity have them dreaming bigger than ever, and Martinelli’s run of three consecutive European goals signals a player coming into his own at just the right time. FotMob highlighted how Arsenal’s xG (expected goals) and xGA (expected goals against) stats reinforce their dominance on both ends of the pitch.
Paris Saint-Germain’s 7-2 demolition of Bayer Leverkusen was a show of pure attacking artistry. The reigning champions, led by Luis Enrique, made history by scoring seven goals in a European away fixture for the first time ever—a feat made more remarkable by the efficiency of their finishing.
Nuno Mendes set the tone early, heading home a pinpoint cross, and while Leverkusen missed a penalty and suffered a red card, PSG’s response was ruthless.
Desire Doue bagged a brace, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Mendes both scored and assisted, and Vitinha capped off the rout. Even with parity restored after both teams had a man sent off, PSG’s firepower was simply too much for the German hosts.
Borussia Dortmund’s 4-2 victory away to FC Copenhagen added another chapter to their growing Champions League legacy. Felix Nmecha was the star of the show, netting twice and setting up Maximillian Beier for a golden opportunity. Despite Copenhagen’s brief resurgence and a VAR-reviewed consolation goal in stoppage time, Dortmund’s quality shone through.
The German side, managed by Niko Kovac, extended their unbeaten run in Denmark, breaking their away-day scoring record in the competition.
Copenhagen’s struggles were equally historic: with just two wins in 17 matches since the start of last season, their win percentage is the lowest among teams with more than 15 games played in the tournament.
St James’ Park was alive with optimism as Newcastle United delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Benfica, securing back-to-back Champions League wins for the first time in over two decades. Eddie Howe, whose side has struggled domestically, praised his players for their patience and attacking depth.
Jacob Murphy’s assist for Anthony Gordon’s opener set the tone, with Gordon making history as the first Newcastle player to score in three consecutive Champions League matches. Harvey Barnes came off the bench to double the lead and added another late on, showcasing the squad’s versatility.
Goalkeeper Nick Pope also made headlines with a rare assist, becoming only the second English keeper to do so in the competition since Fraser Forster in 2012.
Manchester City travelled to Villarreal under pressure to reverse a troubling run of away results in Europe, and Pep Guardiola’s men delivered with a composed 2-0 victory.
Erling Haaland opened the scoring, assisted by Rico Lewis, who earned special praise for his mature midfield play. Bernardo Silva doubled the lead before halftime, capping off a dominant team performance.
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