A goal-filled Tuesday: Matchday 3 results of 2025\26 UEFA Champions League

The first day of Matchday 3 in the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League delivered drama, surprises, and a flood of goals—43 in total across nine matches on Tuesday.

Arsenal put four past Atlético Madrid at the Emirates, with Viktor Gyökeres netting a brace in a commanding performance. Elsewhere, Paris Saint-Germain overwhelmed Bayer Leverkusen with a stunning 7–2 away victory, while PSV Eindhoven hammered Napoli 6–2 in one of the night’s biggest shocks.

Inter Milan eased past Union Saint-Gilloise with a 4–0 win, and Barcelona thrashed Olympiacos 6–1 at home. Manchester City, Newcastle United, and Borussia Dortmund also secured comfortable victories, while Kairat Almaty and Pafos FC played out the only goalless draw of the night.

From emphatic wins by Europe's heavyweights to gritty showings by underdogs, Tuesday's action packed plenty of drama and pivotal moments that could shape the rest of the group stage.

Teams like Arsenal, Inter, and Manchester City continue to impress with perfect records, while others—such as Benfica and Napoli—now find themselves in must-win territory moving forward.

With three matchdays remaining, the race for qualification remains wide open. Tuesday night set the tone for what promises to be a thrilling sprint toward the knockout rounds.

Tuesday’s Results:
Barcelona 6–1 Olympiacos
Arsenal 4–0 Atlético Madrid
Bayer Leverkusen 2–7 Paris Saint-Germain
Copenhagen 2–4 Borussia Dortmund
Newcastle United 3–0 Benfica
PSV Eindhoven 6–2 Napoli
Union Saint-Gilloise 0–4 Inter Milan
Villarreal 0–2 Manchester City
Kairat Almaty 0–0 Pafos FC