The excitement of the UEFA Champions League is back, and matchday one of 2026 did not disappoint. As teams vie for a coveted spot in the knockout rounds, some standout performances have set the stage for what promises to be a thrilling tournament.

A Gabriel Jesus double helped Arsenal extend their perfect record and Kylian Mbappé kept up his fine scoring form in a statement Real Madrid win as UEFA Champions League Matchday 7 got under way. We round up the Tuesday action, which also included stirring victories for Sporting CP and Bodø/Glimt.

Real Madrid thrashed Monaco 6-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu as Mbappé starred with a brace and Los Blancos dominated Matchday 7 of the Champions League, as it happened

In the seventh round of the league phase of the 2025/26 Champions League, Los Blancos won 6-1 and took over second place in the competition. The main highlights were Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Junior. The French forward, who scored the first two goals of the match, made history for Real Madrid in the Champions League.