UEFA CL: Jesus Fires Arsenal to Perfect Run as Madrid Run Riot

Arsenal, Real Madrid, Sporting CP and Bodø/Glimt delivered standout performances as UEFA Champions League Matchday 7 got under way on Tuesday night.

Gabriel Jesus starred in Milan with a brace to keep Arsenal’s flawless record intact, while Kylian Mbappé continued his fine scoring form as Real Madrid swept aside Monaco in emphatic fashion.

Below is a full round-up of Tuesday’s action across Europe.

Bodø/Glimt 3-1 Manchester City

Bodø/Glimt claimed their first win of the league phase with a stunning display against the 2023 champions.

After Rayan Cherki tested the goalkeeper early on, Kasper Høgh struck twice in quick succession midway through the first half, finishing two fine deliveries from Ole Didrik Blomberg. Jens Petter Hauge added a third shortly after the restart with a superb strike into the top corner.

Cherki pulled one back on the hour, but City’s hopes faded after captain Rodri was sent off, with Hauge later striking the crossbar.
Player of the Match: Jens Petter Hauge (Bodø/Glimt)

Kairat Almaty 1-4 Club Brugge

Club Brugge cruised to a comfortable away victory to record their first win since Matchday 1.

Aleksandar Stanković opened the scoring with a powerful effort, before Hans Vanaken doubled the lead moments later. Romeo Vermant and Brandon Mechele added further goals in the second half, with Adilet Sadybekov netting a late consolation for Kairat.
Player of the Match: Mamadou Diakhon (Club Brugge)

Copenhagen 1-1 Napoli

Ten-man Copenhagen showed resilience to earn a point against Napoli.

Scott McTominay headed Napoli in front just before the break following Thomas Delaney’s red card. The hosts responded strongly after the interval and equalised when Jordan Larsson converted the rebound from a saved penalty.

Napoli pushed for a winner late on, but Copenhagen held firm.
Player of the Match: Gabriel Pereira (Copenhagen)

Inter 1-3 Arsenal

Gabriel Jesus scored his first Champions League goals since November 2023 as Arsenal defeated Inter in Milan to make it eight wins from eight.

The Brazilian struck twice in the first half before Viktor Gyökeres sealed the victory late on, despite Inter briefly threatening through Petar Sučić.
Player of the Match: Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)

Olympiacos 2-0 Leverkusen

Olympiacos earned their first win over German opposition in 14 attempts.

Costinha struck inside two minutes and Mehdi Taremi doubled the lead before half-time. Leverkusen created chances but were denied repeatedly by Kostas Tzolakis.
Player of the Match: Kostas Tzolakis (Olympiacos)

Real Madrid 6-1 Monaco

Real Madrid produced a ruthless attacking display at the Bernabéu.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice against his former club, with further goals from Franco Mastantuono, Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham, plus a Thilo Kehrer own goal. Monaco managed a consolation through Jordan Teze.
Player of the Match: Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)

Sporting CP 2-1 Paris

Luis Suárez scored twice to hand Sporting a statement win over the reigning champions.

After Paris had two goals ruled out, Suárez broke the deadlock late on. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia equalised in spectacular fashion, but Suárez struck again to secure victory.
Player of the Match: Luis Suárez (Sporting CP)

Tottenham 2-0 Borussia Dortmund

Tottenham strengthened their top-eight hopes with a composed home win.

Cristian Romero opened the scoring before Dortmund were reduced to ten men. Dominic Solanke marked his return from injury with the second goal as Spurs controlled proceedings.
Player of the Match: Pedro Porro (Tottenham)

Villarreal 1-2 Ajax

Ajax snatched a dramatic late victory in Spain.

After Villarreal went ahead through Tani Oluwaseyi, Ajax responded via Oscar Gloukh’s free-kick before substitute Oliver Edvardsen struck the winner in the closing minutes.
Player of the Match: Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)