Arsenal Crush Club Brugge 3-0 to Maintain Perfect Champions League Record

Arsenal delivered a commanding performance to defeat Club Brugge 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium, securing their sixth consecutive victory in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League league phase.

Noni Madueke stole the headlines with a clinical first-half brace, opening the scoring in the 19th minute with a composed finish before doubling the lead ten minutes later with a powerful strike. The summer signing from Chelsea, who arrived for £48 million, now has three goals in just two Champions League starts this season.

Gabriel Martinelli sealed the result in the second half with a trademark run and finish, marking his fifth consecutive Champions League match with a goal – a new club record. The Brazilian has now scored against Athletic Bilbao, Olympiacos, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Club Brugge in this campaign, underlining his return to top form under Mikel Arteta.

The result keeps Arsenal atop the Champions League standings with a maximum 18 points from six games, ensuring a top-eight finish and direct progression to the round of 16. Arteta’s side have scored 19 goals and conceded just three in Europe this season, cementing their status as serious contenders.Next up: a Premier League clash against Manchester United this weekend.