Arsenal continued their perfect start to the UEFA Champions League league phase with a 3-0 victory over Lille, while Manchester United were beaten 2-0 by Atletico Madrid on a dramatic Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
Barcelona also recovered from a goal down to defeat Galatasaray 4-1, but Bayern Munich were denied victory by a stoppage-time equaliser in a 3-3 draw with Viking.
Club Brugge produced one of the evening’s biggest surprises by winning 4-3 away at Inter Milan, with Nicolo Tresoldi scoring a hat-trick.
Arsenal maintain winning run
Arsenal controlled their match at Emirates Stadium after a goalless first half and took the lead through Jurrien Timber.
Eberechi Eze then doubled the advantage before Bukayo Saka completed a convincing victory for the Gunners, who remain perfect in the league phase.
United beaten early in Madrid
Manchester United’s difficult night began almost immediately when Pablo Barrios scored after just 53 seconds for Atletico Madrid.
The visitors were unable to recover and fell further behind in the 77th minute, when Ademola Lookman scored.
United’s task had already become more difficult after defender Leny Yoro was sent off following a VAR review.
Late drama denies Bayern
Bayern Munich faced a two-goal deficit against Norwegian side Viking but turned the match around, with Harry Kane scoring twice as they moved in front.
However, Michael Olise was dismissed, leaving Bayern vulnerable in the closing stages. Herman Johan Haugen then struck in stoppage time to earn Viking a memorable point and complete the 3-3 draw.
Club Brugge shock Inter
Club Brugge claimed a remarkable away win at Inter Milan in a seven-goal contest.
Tresoldi’s three goals put the visitors in a strong position, although Lautaro Martinez scored twice to keep Inter in contention. Romeo Vermant’s goal ultimately proved decisive, despite a late response from Ange-Yoan Bonny.
Barcelona completed their comeback against Galatasaray with a four-goal performance away from home, recovering from behind to win 4-1.
Other results
Villarreal defeated Napoli 3-1, while RB Leipzig secured a narrow 1-0 victory against PSV Eindhoven.
Sporting CP beat Lens 2-0, and Sabah recorded the same scoreline against Slavia Prague.
Elsewhere, Kurt Okraku met former Black Stars coaches Otto Addo and Kwesi Appiah. Kwasi Adu was handed a three-match ban and a GH¢10,000 fine.
