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Champions League: Arsenal Remains Perfect, Real Madrid Thrives, PSG Stumbles

Published January 20, 2026, 23:03

The 7th matchday of the Champions League League Phase concluded with surprises, plenty of goals, and heightened interest as we approach the final stages with the round of 16 in sight. Arsenal continued their flawless run with a victory over Inter, maintaining a perfect record with 21 points. Real Madrid bounced back from a recent slump with an impressive 6-1 win against Monaco. Paris Saint-Germain, however, stumbled in Portugal, losing 1-2 to Sporting Lisbon, who are currently in the top eight. Ajax also secured a win against Villarreal, remaining in contention for qualification, while Tottenham defeated Borussia Dortmund and climbed to 8th place. Olympiacos won 2-0 against Bayer Leverkusen. The standings and schedule for the 8th matchday are detailed in the article.