ESPN.com · Sep 18, 2025
Champions League talking points: Is this Arsenal's year?
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Behold, the Chaaaaampiooooons! That sound you hear is our collective joy at the return of the UEFA Champions League, with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday playing host to what's been a superb Matchday 1 so far. We've had dramatic comebacks by Liverpool (against Atlético Madrid), Real Madrid (against Marseille), FK Qarabag (against Benfica) and Juventus (against Borussia Dortmund), impressive wins for Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, shocking upsets in the form of Union St.-Gilloise's win at PSV Eindhoven.
This is what you often get with Europe's elite club competition, and this week has provided plenty to talk about as the league phase kicks into gear.