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UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Kicks Off with Goals Galore and Shock Results on Matchday 1

The curtain rose on the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign on Tuesday, 16 September, with Matchday 1 delivering drama, high-scoring thrillers, and a few surprise results as Europe’s elite began their quest for glory. With the final set for Budapest on 30 May, the road to continental supremacy is officially underway.

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5 months ago

September 16, 2025

Adelaide Kuudzerema

Arsenal Impress, Juventus and Dortmund Share Eight-Goal Thriller

Arsenal made a confident start to their campaign, securing a 2-0 away win over Athletic Club.

In Turin, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund played out a pulsating 4-4 draw in what was arguably the match of the night. Both sides traded blows in a relentless attacking showcase, with neither able to hold onto a lead for long.

Union Saint-Gilloise and Qarabağ Stun European Regulars

Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise pulled off a stunning 3-1 away victory over PSV Eindhoven, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical discipline. The win marks a statement of intent from the tournament debutants.

Meanwhile, Qarabağ shocked Benfica in Lisbon with a 3-2 win, overturning expectations and grabbing a crucial away result.

Real Madrid and Tottenham Grind Out Wins

Record champions Real Madrid began their campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Marseille at the Santiago Bernabéu. Despite a spirited challenge from the French side, Los Blancos held firm to secure the points.

Tottenham edged Villarreal 1-0 in a tightly contested affair in London. A solitary goal proved enough for Spurs to start their matchday 1 on a positive note, with their defense holding strong against a late push from the visitors.

Matchday 1 Results Summary

Fixture	Result
Athletic Club vs Arsenal	0-2 Arsenal
PSV Eindhoven vs Union SG	1-3 Union SG
Juventus vs Dortmund	4-4 Draw
Real Madrid vs Marseille	2-1 Real Madrid
Benfica vs Qarabağ	2-3 Qarabağ
Tottenham vs Villarreal	1-0 Tottenham

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Emirates FA Cup fifth round draw Results

The Emirates FA Cup fifth round draw has been made for the 2025-26 season, with the eight ties to be scheduled for the weekend of 7-8 March 2026.

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5 days ago

February 16, 2026

Adelaide Kuudzerema

The Emirates FA Cup fifth round draw has been made for the 2025-26 season, with the eight ties to be scheduled for the weekend of 7-8 March 2026.

Taking place ahead of Monday evening’s tie between Macclesfield and Brentford, the draw was made by Joe Cole and Karen Carney as clubs look to seal a place in the quarter-final.

Winning clubs in the fifth round will receive £238,500 from the competition prize fund for the 2025-26 season.

The final schedule for the fifth round will be confirmed in due course, following talks with clubs, broadcast partners and local authorities.

The Draw

1 Fulham v Southampton
2 Port Vale or Bristol City v Sunderland
3 Newcastle United v Manchester City
4 Leeds United v Norwich City
5 Mansfield Town v Arsenal
6 Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool
7 Wrexham v Chelsea
8 West Ham United v Macclesfield or Brentford

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Arsenal Beat Chelsea to Reach Carabao Cup Final

Arsenal secured their place in the Carabao Cup final after defeating Chelsea 1–0 in the second leg of the semi-final at the Emirates Stadium. The victory sealed a 4–2 aggregate win for the Gunners, booking their first domestic cup final appearance since 2020.

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3 weeks ago

February 3, 2026

Adelaide Kuudzerema

The reigning Premier League leaders will face either Manchester City or Newcastle United in the final, scheduled for March 22, 2026, at Wembley Stadium.

Arsenal’s disciplined performance ensured they held off Chelsea’s late pressure, with the decisive goal in the 97th minute by Kai Havertz proving enough to send Mikel Arteta’s side through to a much-anticipated showdown at Wembley.

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Nakamba Signs with Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday, a Championship (English second-tier) club, has signed Zimbabwe international Marvelous Nakamba on a deal until the end of the season after he was released by League One (English third tier) side Luton Town FC.

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3 weeks ago

February 2, 2026

Adelaide Kuudzerema

The club confirmed the latest development on their social media platforms.

Wednesday have signed Marvelous Nakamba on a free transfer 🦉

Welcome to the Owls, Marvelous! 👊

🔗 https://t.co/poSVzvSHPf pic.twitter.com/mlGdRWAriR
— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) February 2, 2026