Liverpool, Tottenham & Arsenal all win in Champions League
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Van de Ven scores wonder goal for 10-man Spurs in 4-0 victory over Copenhagen - read more here
Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 3-0 thanks to Saka penalty & Merino double - read more here
Gunners midfielder Dowman, 15, becomes youngest player in Champions League history on as sub
Slavia Prague 0-0 Arsenal
Pat Nevin
Former Chelsea winger on BBC Radio 5 Live at Fortuna Arena
This is an encouraging start to the game in terms of pure excitement.
This has been positive and what you want to see that from the home side, you want to see them win.
Image source, Getty ImagesSlavia Prague 0-0 Arsenal
An open start to the game as Gabriel produces a forward's strike with a volley after a ball into the box is cleared to him, but he fires just wide.
The hosts then break quickly through Lukas Provod, but he sweeps a low effort just wide.
Slavia Prague 0-0 Arsenal
We're under way at a very noisy Fortuna Arena.
Image source, Getty ImagesSlavia Prague v Arsenal (17:45 GMT)
Alistair Bruce-Ball
BBC Radio 5 Live commentator at Fortuna Arena
Slavia Prague have not conceded in their last five games domestically.
They're the Czech champions, this season they're unbeaten domestically, and top of the league.
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Arsenal could go two points clear at the top by the end of the night if results go their way. Tricky ties for Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern tonight.
Johan
Slavia Prague v Arsenal (17:45 GMT)
Pat Nevin
Former Chelsea winger on BBC Radio 5 Live at Fortuna Arena
Nine points out of nine. It is away from home, so it is not gong to be simple for Arsenal. If you get 12 out of 12 points then you are almost in the play-off positions. What a great position to be in, but you need to get these jobs done.
Slavia Prague v Arsenal (17:45 GMT)
Alex Howell
BBC Sport football reporter at Fortuna Arena
It's been an impressive pre-match build up. The fans have been creating a great atmosphere and now there is a light show with songs from the 'Greatest Showman' as the soundtrack.
Slavia Prague v Arsenal (17:45 GMT)
Image source, Getty ImagesSlavia Prague are winless in their four meetings with Arsenal (D2 L2; only facing Anderlecht (five) more times in European competition without managing a victory.
They face a tough task of getting that elusive first win against a Gunners side that has been so dominant this season.
"If I had to say what the dangers are of this team I would be here for more than two hours," Slavia boss Jindrich Trpisovsky said.
"They are a well-developed team, they have games under control, they have a lot of technical quality with big, fast, strong players.
"Inter [Milan, who Slavia lost to in their second Champions League match] were strong at set-pieces, but Arsenal are stronger. They are a top team with the best sporting level, the best fitness and the best evolved."
Slavia should not be underestimated though, as they have not conceded in their last five games and are unbeaten in the Czech First League this campaign.
They have also not lost at their home stadium, Fortuna Arena, since a domestic cup defeat to Sigma Olomouc in early April.
Just five teams have a 100% record after three games.
Will that be the case after tonight's action?
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Yes, it's a risk playing Rice, but who would we play in his place? Zubimendi is suspended, and injuries mean Merino is playing up front, with 18 year old Nwaneri as the other midfielder.
Alice
It's rare that I look forward to a player getting subbed off, but if Arsenal are 2 or 3 up at half time, Rice needs to come off. We cannot risk having him suspended for Bayern.
Martin
Slavia Prague v Arsenal (17:45 GMT)
Noel Sliney
BBC Sport
Arsenal's dominant start to the season has been underpinned by an imperious defence.
An eighth successive clean sheet tonight against Slavia Prague would equal a club record set in 1903.
The Gunners have won seven games in a row without conceding in all competitions for just the second time in the club's history, previously doing so 38 years ago.
A notable stat doing the rounds since Saturday's win at Burnley is that Arsenal have not faced a shot on target in three of their past four league matches.
On average, they have only allowed their opponent to have 1.9 goal attempts on target per game this season.
If they can maintain that pace, it will be comfortably the best record of any team across an entire Premier League campaign since such data was first recorded in 2003-04.
Slavia Prague v Arsenal (17:45 GMT)
How Arsenal have used their full-backs this season has been hugely important in their rise to the top of the Premier League table.
The Opta visual below shows both Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber ranking among the side's most attacking players, registering more shots and touches inside the opposition box than some of Arsenal's forwards.
It underlines how Arteta's full-backs are no longer just defensive anchors but active playmakers, stepping into midfield or wide attacking zones to help create overloads.
Because they are so advanced, it draws Arsenal's opponents out of shape and helps create more chances from open play as well as contributing to getting more set-pieces.
It is a system that keeps opponents guessing, with both full-backs comfortable rotating into midfield when opportunity arises.
Tottenham v Copenhagen (20:00 BST)
Tottenham's current home form is one of the reasons the mood among fans has taken a bit of a downward turn in recent weeks.
Spurs' players were booed off at half time and full time in the 1-0 loss to Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. And that wasn't the first time.
Spurs have not won a match at their north London home since 24 September, a League Cup match against Doncaster Rovers.
Their one and only Premier League win there this season came on the opening day of the season against Burnley while their only Champions League match there - against Villarreal - was a victory.
Tonight they'll be looking to get back on track and give the fans something to cheer about at home.
Image source, Getty ImagesSlavia Prague v Arsenal (17:45 GMT)
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaking to media before his team's head-to-head against Slavia Prague:
On Mikel Merino starting as striker tonight: "We have players now that can play interchangeable positions but Slavia presses high man-to-man so it will be an interesting game to watch.
"When you learn and the learning is positive it is a prolific thing and he has been very good for us and scored a lot of goals especially at the back end of the season. We will have to find a solution with the players that we are missing at the moment."
On Ethan Nwaneri starting: "He deserves it, he is getting better and better. Today is a great opportunity for him."
On Slavia Prague: "They are very intense, very direct and really tactile. They create a game that is uncomfortable especially if they go man-to-man on the pitch and we have to go with that."
Slavia Prague v Arsenal (17:45 GMT)
Alex Howell
BBC Sport football reporter at Fortuna Arena
The Arsenal players are now out on the pitch warming up in front of the pocket of away fans in the far corner.
At the same time the Slavia Prague team came out and the stand behind the goal which is nearly full of home supporters is making an incredible noise.
Image source, BBC SportArsenal players warming up
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Merino our shadow striker will once again prevail.
Andrew
I'm surprised Rice is starting tonight to be honest. If he gets a card here he’s then banned for the Bayern Munich game. It’s a risk and Arsenal need him for that Bayern game.
Paul
Atletico Madrid v Union Saint-Gilloise (20:00 GMT)
Image source, Getty ImagesAtletico Madrid are already playing catch up in this season's Champions League after suffering two demoralising defeats inside their opening three games.
A stoppage time defeat to Liverpool and a hammering at Arsenal either side of a 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt has left them in 19th place in the standings.
The saving grace for Simeone and Co has been their home form, losing just one of their last 16 Champions League matches at the Metropolitano (W11, D4),
The visit of debutants Union Saint-Gilloise, who have conceded nine goals across their opening three games in the competition, presents a perfect opportunity for Atletico to get their campaign back on track.
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Napoli v Eintracht Frankfurt (17:45 BST)
Antonio Conte makes three changes to his Napoli side following a goalless draw with Como in Serie A on Saturday.
Billy Gilmour and Leonardo Spinazzola miss out through injury, while David Neres drops to the bench.
In come Miguel Gutierrez, Stanislav Lobotka and Eljif Elmas. Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund keep their starting spots.
Napoli XI: Milinkovic-Savic, Di Lorenzo (C), Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Gutierrez, Anguissa, Lobotka, McTominay, Politano, Hojlund, Elmas.
Subs: Contini, Ferrante, Jesus, Neres, Olivera, Vergara, Beukema, Ambrosino, Lang.
Dino Toppmoller makes five changes to the Eintracht Frankfurt side that drew 1-1 with Heidenheim in the Bundesliga at the weekend.
Can Uzun misses out through injury, and is replaced by German World Cup winner Mario Gotze. Former Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi starts on the bench.
Eintracht Frankfurt XI: Zetterer, Collins, Koch (C), Theate, Kristensen, Chaibi, Larsson, Brown, Gotze, Bahoya, Burkardt.
Subs: Grahl, Kaua Santos, Amenda, Knauff, Skhiri, Wahi, Dahoud, Doan, Chandler, Buta, Batshuayi.
Napoli v Eintracht Frankfurt (17:45 GMT)
Image source, Getty ImagesAntonio Conte and Napoli welcome Eintracht Frankfurt to Naples this evening looking to get back on track in Europe after a 6-2 hammering at PSV last time out.
However they will have to do so without midfielder Kevin de Bruyne after the former Manchester City man suffered a high grade hamstring tear in their league triumph over Inter 10 days ago.
The Serie A league leaders will be aiming to extend their 17-game unbeaten home run in all competitions, while visitors Frankfurt will be hoping to end their three game winless run on the road.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 12 |
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| 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 12 |
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| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 9 |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
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| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
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| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
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| 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
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10 Sporting CP | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
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| 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 6 |
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15 Qarabağ | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
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16 Galatasaray | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 6 |
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17 PSV | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
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| 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 4 |
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| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 4 |
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| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
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| 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 3 |
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24 Club Brugge | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 3 |
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26 Union Saint-Gilloise | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 3 |
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27 Bodø / Glimt | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 2 |
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28 Pafos | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 2 |
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30 Slavia Prague | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 2 |
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31 Olympiakos | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 |
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33 Copenhagen | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 1 |
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34 Kairat | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 |
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35 Benfica | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 0 |
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36 Ajax | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | -10 | 0 |
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Manager: Arne Slot
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Xabi Alonso
Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Manager: Arne Slot
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Xabi Alonso
Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
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Liverpool and Real Madrid have faced each other on 12 previous occasions in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League. After winning the first three between 1981 and 2009, Liverpool have only won one of the last nine (D1 L7).
This will be the eighth time that Liverpool and Real Madrid have met in the UEFA Champions League since the start of the 2017-18 season, with the Spanish side winning five of the previous seven (D1 L1). Including all MD4 games this season, only two fixtures will have been played more often in the competition in this period: Manchester City v Real Madrid (10) and Paris SG v Bayern Munich (9).
All four of Liverpool’s wins over Real Madrid in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League have been to nil, including the most recent one in November 2024 (2-0 at Anfield). Only Juventus (5) have won and kept a clean sheet against Real Madrid across the two competitions on more occasions.
Liverpool have won 20 of their last 22 home UEFA Champions League group stage games (D1 L1), including each of their last 12 in a row. However, three of their seven home group defeats have come versus Spanish sides (one each vs Barcelona, Valencia and Real Madrid).
Real Madrid have won their first three UEFA Champions League matches this season – on two of the previous four occasions they’ve started with four consecutive wins, they’ve lifted the trophy (2001-02 and 2023-24), reaching the semi-finals in the other two (2011-12 and 2014-15).
Real Madrid have had the most shots on target in the UEFA Champions League this season (37), having 10+ in all three games (15 v Marseille, 12 v Kairat, 10 v Juventus). Since 2003-04, the only team to do so in four in a row are Madrid themselves in the 2013-14 campaign, though Liverpool have only faced 10+ shots on target twice since 2003-04, and never at Anfield.
Arne Slot has won 10 of his 13 UEFA Champions League matches as Liverpool manager (L3), with only Hansi Flick at Bayern Munich (10), Luis Enrique at Barcelona (11) and Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid (12) reaching 10 wins in fewer games with a club. Slot at Liverpool is the fastest any manager has won 10 games with an English club, however.
Of the 10 players with 50+ goals in European Cup/UEFA Champions League history, Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has the highest percentage scored in away matches (53% - 32/60). The Frenchman netted a hat-trick in his previous away game in the competition (v Kairat on MD2), and now has the joint-most away hat-tricks of any player in European Cup/Champions League history (3 – level with Filippo Inzaghi).
This game could be Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham’s 50th UEFA Champions League appearance, reaching that total aged just 22 years and 128 days – the youngest of any player in the competition’s history. The current youngest is Iker Casillas, who hit 50 games aged 22 years and 155 days, just 115 days after Bellingham was born in 2003.
Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold could become just the second Englishman to play against Liverpool in the European Cup having previously played for them in the competition, after Nottingham Forest’s Larry Lloyd in September 1978 (played both games against Liverpool in the first round in 1978-79).
