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FT: Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister, speaking to TNT Sports: "It was a good comeback.
"I think the first half was really good. We conceded a goal because we were not ready, and we did not defend well, other than it was a good first half.
"The beginning of the second half was really good. We managed to score the second goal, which is good.
"Overall, it was a good performance. Now we have to think about the next one.
"Before the game we spoke about the beginning of the first half and second half. I liked the mentality. I think we showed desire today. We got the fans behind us and that's really important when you play at Anfield. A positive step for us."
On the goal boosting his chances of a new contract: "I don't know - we will see."
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Steven Gerrard
Former England and Liverpool captain on TNT Sports
On Alexis Mac Allister...
I thought his performance tonight was outstanding. Let your football do the talking.
Consistency, top performance, show your experience. Show you're a top international. This club will reward you.
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Of all the players to score 10 or more Champions League goals, Marcos Llorente is the only one to score at least 50% against a specific opponent (5/10 vs Liverpool).
Image source, Getty ImagesFT: Napoli 0-1 Arsenal
Charlie Adam
Former Scotland midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live
Coming off the back of a Odegaard's season last year with the frustration, when didn't hit the heights that we expected, he has started this season really well.
At his best, Odegaard makes Arsenal look much more competitive - and they are probably still the team to beat in the Premier League.
Naples is a tough place to go and to win 1-0 away from home, he [Arteta] will be delighted with that.
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Dominik Szoboszlai has 10 goal involvements in the Champions League since the start of last season (six goals, four assists), double that of any other player for Liverpool.
FT: Napoli 0-1 Arsenal
There were 29 passes in the build-up to Arsenal’s winner, their second-most on record (since 2003-04) for a Champions League goal (33 for Lucas Perez’s second at Basel in December 2016).
FT: PSG 6-1 Slovan Bratislava
Speaking of Ferran Torres, he became the first player to score a hat-trick on their Champions League debut for a side since Robert Lewandowksi for Barcelona against Viktoria Plzen in September 2022.
Ousmane Dembele became the third PSG to score two goals and provide two assists in a Champions League game, after Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
Dembele was involved in four goals in a Champions League game for the second time, after one goal and three assists for Borussia Dortmund against Legia Warsaw in November 2016.
Image source, Getty ImagesSix players have scored on their Champions League debuts for three different clubs - with two of them doing so today.
The first was Barcelona's Gabriel Jesus and the second was PSG's Ferran Torres.
FT: Napoli 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, speaking to TNT Sports: "Fully deserved three points. The performance probably doesn't reflect the result, the team was superb. We showed quality in a lot of moments to break them down and it was a shame because we missed so many great chances. On any other day the result would be different."
On captain Martin Odegaard: "Martin is contributing with goals that are impacting results which is what we want from our attacking players, being decisive and certainly he was again today."
"We should have done it in a different way because of the amount of chances we created.
Image source, Getty ImagesFT: Napoli 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal’s 26 shots was their most on record (since 2003-04) in a single Champions League match, and also the most Napoli have faced in that time.
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Charlie Adam
Former Scotland midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live
I get what Paul [Robinson] is saying. Mac Allister has two years left and clubs generally don't let you go beyond that but you have to earn the right. His performances last season were not to the level you expect from him.
He looks a lot fresher after coming back from the World Cup. At the back end of last season, it felt like he was preparing for the World Cup and his performances took a dip.
What a way to go and back up the statement he made. It was a lovely strike with brilliant technique
In the Carabao Cup tonight, Chelsea beat Leeds 6-3 in a very entertaining third-round tie.
There were doubles for Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck.
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Finally from Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, speaking to TNT Sports about possibly injuries: "No, just cramps, especially with Bradley.
"We are kind of rushing him a little bit. We wanted him there, but at the end we decided to say give us what you have then that's the most he has. Let's see how they recover for the next one."
On the crowd: "I was enjoying it. They're a very good team. Technically, in the middle, lovely players. It is not easy to press those players as they have quality.
"They have been playing together forever. We find another comeback after Forest, after Newcastle. We still have this thing to improve in the beginning of the games, but I am happy as we have shown some character.
"This is the Champions League, you don't have easy games."
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, speaking to TNT Sports: "Difficult to ask for more. I think we have shown big character, especially the players after a difficult start.
"I loved it - the atmosphere has been incredible and I feel lucky to experience it. I think I have to take blame from the beginning because they surprised me a little bit tactically they played a five at the back - a 5-3-2. We expected something different and waited to correct it. After half-time, we had a much better game, we pressed better, and I think we have been a better team."
On Alexis Mac Allister: Yes, lovely goal for him and from Dominik [Szoboszlai]. They ran a lot. Alexis has been vert smart - I think it was a very cheap first yellow. They were putting pressure to find the second one. He is a smart player and he could survive that."
Image source, Getty ImagesFT: Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Paul Robinson
Former Tottenham and Leeds goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live
It was all about Mac Allister coming in to the game with what he said in the press conference. He has still got two years left on his contract which I found quite strange. It's not the kind of thing you do, openly ask for a new contract.
You let your football do the talking, you go out there and play better than you did last season because the level he played at tonight, he didn't reach last season. I thought he was poor at times last season and hadn't earned a new contract.
He had a good engine tonight and took his goal really well. It was always going to be about him but it's now all positive. That is how you go about getting a new contract.
FT: Napoli 0-1 Arsenal
Joe Cole
Former Chelsea and England midfielder on TNT Sports
Everything runs through Martin Odegaard.
He can stand still and find space. He is at the peak of his powers and it is beautiful to watch.
You can't help but love watching him play his football.
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid
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FT: Stuttgart 3-1 Viking
Viking are yet to win an away game in major European competition (P24 D4 L20). Only Glentoran have played more on the road without winning any (29).
FT: Barcelona 5-1 Feyenoord
Barcelona’s Gabriel Jesus became the fifth different player to score on his Champions League debut for three different clubs after Fernando Morientes (four clubs), Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Javier Saviola and Erling Haaland.
All three of Jesus' debut goals have come against Dutch sides - including Feyenoord twice.
Image source, Getty ImagesMartin Odegaard's excellent start to the season continued as the Arsenal captain came to his side's rescue against Napoli in Naples.
The Gunners were guilty of wasteful finishing and were heading for a frustrating draw in their first game in the Champions League since losing last season's final in agonising fashion.
However, Odegaard had Arsenal's 1,500 travelling fans celebrating after a fine finish from outside the box - the captain's fourth goal in five games, including the Community Shield.
Piero Hincapie dropped to his knees after the full-time whistle and thumped the ground with his hands in relief at the result.
Arsenal won all eight group phase games on their way to last season's final, and they are up and running after a fine win in Italy.
Mikel Arteta's side had missed three great chances to punish last season's Serie A runners-up before Odegaard's winner.
There were 29 passes in the build-up to Arsenal's winner, their second-most on record (since 2003-04) for a Champions League goal (33 for Lucas Perez's second at Basel in December 2016).
Mikel Merino was presented with a glorious chance to mark his first club start since January but the Spain midfielder headed straight at goalkeeper Alex Meret midway through the first half.
Then Bukayo Saka looked set to break the deadlock only to lift his attempt over the bar before Hincapie blazed over from inside the six-yard area.
The Gunners did endure a couple of scares most notably when David Raya spilled a shot from outside the box by Kevin de Bruyne, a Champions League winner with Manchester City in 2023. However, Ben White was quickest to react and clear the ball before the home side could pounce.
Arsenal registered 26 attempts - their highest total in a single match in the Champions League since the start of last season.
What do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?
David Raya: Fortunate to escape unpunished after spilling an attempt by Kevin de Bruyne from outside the box. 6
Piero Hincapie: One of four players making their first starts of the season. Fired over from close range when it seemed easier to score. 6
Gabriel Magalhaes: Dominant performance at the heart of the defence and produced some strong challenges. 7
Ezri Konsa: Worked hard as the Gunners kept another clean sheet. His passing was also decent. 7
Ben White: Eager to burst forward and supply crosses into the box. Did well to react first after Raya spilled a Kevin de Bruyne attempt. 6
Declan Rice: Work rate could not be faulted. 6
Mikel Merino: Should have marked his first Arsenal start since January with a goal but headed straight at the keeper. 6
Eberechi Eze: First start of the season. Early attempt deflected over the bar but was also lucky to escape a caution. 6
Martin Odegaard: Captain to the rescue with an outstanding finish from outside the box as Arsenal looked set for a frustrating night. 8
Bukayo Saka: Busy performance and registered five attempts alone in the first half. Wasted one glorious chance when he lifted it over the bar and had one acrobatic effort straight at the keeper. 6
Viktor Gyokeres: Had just six touches in the first half and struggled to make an impact on his first start of the season. 5
Subs:
Bruno Guimaraes (on 65, Merino): Helped his team to three points. 5
Christos Tzolis (on 65, Eze): Sent the ball into orbit while attempting a shot before providing the assist for the winner. 5
Kai Havertz (on 73, Gyokeres): Helped his side to an important win. 5
Noni Madueke (on 73, Saka): Worked hard after coming on. 5
Martín Zubimendi (on 82, White)
Subs not used: Arrizabalaga, Meslier, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman.
After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
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3 Sporting CP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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4 Stuttgart | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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12 AEK Athens | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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14 Bodø / Glimt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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15 Como | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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16 Fenerbahçe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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17 Lens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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19 PSV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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22 Sabah FK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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23 Shakhtar Donetsk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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24 Slavia Prague | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
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26 Club Brugge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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30 LASK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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32 Galatasaray | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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33 Viking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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34 Porto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
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35 Feyenoord | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
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36 Slovan Bratislava | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
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Manager: Massimiliano Allegri
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Manager: Mikel Arteta
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
High chance of scoring
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Dominant period
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
| Minute | Team with most threat |
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Kick off 1' | Arsenal |
2' | Arsenal |
3' | Arsenal |
4' | Napoli |
5' | Arsenal |
6' | Arsenal |
7' | Arsenal |
8' | Arsenal |
9' | Napoli |
10' | Arsenal |
11' | Arsenal |
12' | Arsenal |
13' | Arsenal |
14' | Arsenal |
15' | Arsenal |
16' | Arsenal |
17' | Arsenal |
18' | Arsenal |
19' | Arsenal |
20' | Arsenal |
21' | Arsenal |
22' | Arsenal |
23' | Arsenal |
24' | Arsenal |
25' | Arsenal |
26' | Arsenal |
27' | Arsenal |
28' | Arsenal |
29' | Arsenal |
30' | Arsenal |
31' | Arsenal |
32' | Arsenal |
33' | Arsenal |
34' | Arsenal |
35' | Arsenal |
36' | Arsenal |
37' | Arsenal |
38' | Arsenal |
39' | Arsenal |
40' | Arsenal |
41' | Arsenal |
42' | Arsenal |
43' | Arsenal |
44' | Arsenal |
45' | Arsenal |
45'+1 | Arsenal |
45'+2 | Arsenal |
Half time 45'+3 | Arsenal |
46' | Napoli |
47' | Napoli |
48' | Arsenal |
49' | Arsenal |
50' | Arsenal |
51' | Arsenal |
52' | Arsenal |
53' | Arsenal |
54' | Arsenal |
55' | Arsenal |
56' | Arsenal |
57' | Arsenal |
58' | Arsenal |
59' | Arsenal |
60' | Napoli |
61' | Napoli |
62' | Arsenal |
63' | Arsenal |
64' | Arsenal |
65' | Napoli |
66' | Napoli |
67' | Napoli |
68' | Arsenal |
69' | Arsenal |
70' | Arsenal |
71' | Arsenal |
72' | Arsenal |
73' | Arsenal |
74' | Arsenal |
75' | ArsenalGoal |
76' | Arsenal |
77' | Arsenal |
78' | Arsenal |
79' | Arsenal |
80' | Arsenal |
81' | Arsenal |
82' | Arsenal |
83' | Arsenal |
84' | Napoli |
85' | Arsenal |
86' | Arsenal |
87' | Arsenal |
88' | Arsenal |
89' | Arsenal |
90' | Arsenal |
90'+1 | Arsenal |
90'+2 | Arsenal |
90'+3 | Arsenal |
90'+4 | Arsenal |
Full time 90'+5 | Arsenal |
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This will be the fifth meeting between Napoli and Arsenal, and first since the 2018-19 UEFA Europa League quarter-finals. The Gunners have won three of the previous four (L1), keeping a clean sheet in all three victories.
Napoli have only lost three of their 13 home games against English sides in major European competition (W8 D2), although did lost their most recent one, a UEFA Champions League game against Chelsea in January this year (2-3).
Arsenal have only won on one of their last six away trips to face Italian sides in the UEFA Champions League (D1 L4), failing to score in five of those. That one victory did come earlier this year, however, in a 3-1 win at Internazionale in January.
Napoli have lost just two of their last 21 home UEFA Champions League games (W12 D7), though did lose their last 3-2 against Chelsea in January earlier this year. Despite playing 37 UEFA Champions League/European Cup home matches in total, Napoli have never suffered successive defeats on home soil.
Runners-up Arsenal were the only team who didn’t lose a single game in normal time in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League (W11 D4 L0). Indeed, the Gunners only trailed for 42 minutes and 48 seconds across the previous edition, which was also the fewest of any team.
Despite making it all the way to the 2026 UEFA Champions League final and playing 15 games, Arsenal conceded the fewest goals of any team in the 2025-26 season (7). Their xG faced per game was just 0.9, also the lowest total of any side.
Arsenal’s David Raya has kept a clean sheet in 53% of his starts in the UEFA Champions League (19/36), the highest percentage of any goalkeeper in the competition (min. 25 starts).
Napoli’s Kevin De Bruyne has been directly involved in 12 goals in his last 17 starts against Arsenal across all competitions (8 goals, 4 assists), including five in his most recent three (3 goals, 2 assists).
Since the start of the 2024-25 season, Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães has won 82 of his 121 duels in the UEFA Champions League. Of the 174 players to contest 100+ duels in the competition in this period, his success rate is the highest of any individual (68%).
Arsenal’s Bruno Guimarães averaged 2.2 defensive line-breaking passes per 90 in the UEFA Champions League last season, more than any other player (min. 300 minutes played). Meanwhile, teammate Martin Ødegaard ranked third by the same criteria (2.1).
