Champions League 2025-2026 : l’Atlético will have to pull out all the stops in the face of Arsenal et Real Madrid will challenge Juventus. These matches count for the 3rd day of the league stage of the UEFA Champions League.
The third day of the linear phase of the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League begins this Tuesday with nine posters. At 16:45 GMT, FC Barcelona hosts Olympiacos while Kairat Almaty challenges Pafos. The Catalan club will try to revive after a 2-1 defeat against PSG. A little later in the evening, seven matches are on the program. PSG travels to Bayer Leverkusen, while Villarreal hosts Manchester City from Pep Guardiola.
Arsenal faces Atlético Madrid
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Arsenal will have a hard time facing Atlético Madrid who have 3 points after two days of the UEFA Champions League. As for the Gunners, they will aim for another victory to make their third victory in a row in the linear phase. Meanwhile, Newcastle will face Benfica and PSV Eindhoven will meet Napoli. These matches are scheduled for 7 p.m. GMT.
Real Madrid hosts Juventus
On Wednesday, the spotlight will be on the Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid will challenge Juventus for a European classic. The Merengue are counting on a third victory and the Old Lady is looking for their first victory after two draws. At the same time, Bayern Munich will try to impose its law against Club Bruges, while Chelsea faces Ajax Amsterdam. Sporting CP will meet Olympique de Marseille, and AS Monaco will measure its ambitions against Tottenham Hotspur.
A new challenge for scorers
This third day could already be decisive in the race for the top scorer. Top scorer with five goals, Kylian Mbappé will always be under threat from Harry Kane, 2nd with four goals. Erling Haaland is not far away, as he completes the top 3 scorers with 3 goals.
The program for the 3rd day of the Champions League:
Tuesday October 21, 2025:
At 4:45 p.m. GMT:
Barcelone – Olympiacos
Kairat Almaty – Paphos
At 7 p.m. GMT:
Bayer Leverkusen – PSG
Villarreal – Manchester City
Union Saint-Gilloise – Inter Milan
Copenhagen – Borussia Dortmund
Arsenal – Atlético Madrid
Newcastle – Benfica
Naples
Wednesday October 22, 2025:
At 4:45 p.m. GMT:
Galatasaray – FK Bodø/Glimt
Athletic Bilbao – Karabakh
At 7 p.m. GMT:
Real Madrid – Juventus
Bayern Munich – Club Brugge
Eintracht Francfort – Liverpool
Chelsea – Ajax
Atalanta – Slavia Prague
Sporting CP – Olympique de Marseille
AS Monaco – Tottenham Hotspur
