The race for the knockout stages begins to heat up on Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League, with just three teams boasting perfect records as the second half of the league phase begins. Two of those standout teams – Arsenal and Bayern Munich – headline the week's action with a meeting in North London,

England striker Alessia Russo scored twice as holders Arsenal overcame Real Madrid 2-1 in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, while Manchester United suffered their first loss of the league phase.

Preview of Arsenal vs Bayern Munich on Matchday five of the 2025-26 Champions League. Watch the Champions League on DAZN - US, CA & NZ

LOOKING to bounce back from more domestic away day woes, Manchester City will welcome Bayer Leverkusen to the Etihad for a Champions League Matchday 5 showdown on Tuesday. The Light Blues are

Liverpool spent £450 million in the summer to cement their position as England's dominant force. But after 12 games, their title defense is in chaos.

England boss Thomas Tuchel is expected to offer Liam Delap a World Cup lifeline as he plans to discuss what the Chelsea striker needs to do in order to earn a first international call-up. Delap moved to Stamford Bridge from Ipswich for £30m over the summer after the young forward impressed for the relegated Tractor Boys.

FC Seoul's Jesse Lingard scored twice as the visitors secured a 3-1 win over Chinese Super League champions Shanghai Port on Tuesday to edge closer to a place in the Asian Champions League Elite knockout rounds.