An analysis of the state of play in Europe's premier club competition following the conclusion of the third round of fixtures

Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League features a matchup with Arsenal taking on Atlético Madrid on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Champions League MD3 was about the goals, and lots of them: 71 across 18 games, to be precise, with some statement wins for tournament favorites (Arsenal, PSG) and big clubs that needed a lift (Liverpool).

Arsenal secured a significant Champions League win by thrashing Atletico Madrid 4-0 today. After a goalless first half, Gabriel headed home a free kick and Gabriel Martinelli curled in off the post. Viktor Gyokeres then scored twice in four minutes to give the hosts a thumping victory in north London.

Arsenal's win over Atletico Madrid marked an achievement that no side competing in the Champions League has ever before managed to pull off.

Arsenal will face Atletico Madrid in the league stage Matchday 3 of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League. Check out the kickoff times and details on how to watch the match live on TV or stream it online in the United States.

Finally off the mark with their first victory of the league phase, if things came to a close today, Athletic Club would be through to the knockouts.

Arsenal is one of the favorites to take home the English Premier League title, while also hopeful to make a deep run in the UCL. They punched their ticket to the Champions League for a third year in a row by finishing third in the EPL once again. The Gunners have picked up wins over Athletic Club and Olympiacos so far in UCL play.

McManaman believes that Arsenal’s summer spending on the likes of Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke has given them the strongest squad in the Champions League across the board, with more quality in depth than their illustrious rivals.