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Gulacsi misses Champions League match after home invasion
14.10.26 Villarreal
Villarreal goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi missed Tuesday's 3-1 Champions League victory over Napoli after an armed home invasion reportedly occurred while he was at home with his wife and two children. No injuries were reported. The club cited personal reasons for his absence, with Luiz Junior starting in goal.
Matthijs de Ligt returns to Manchester United squad
13.10.26 Manchester United
Manchester United have received a defensive boost ahead of their Champions League match against Atletico Madrid, with Matthijs de Ligt returning to the travelling squad after nearly 11 months out with a back injury. Young left-back Harry Amass has also travelled as United deal with several defensive fitness concerns. Although De Ligt's readiness to start remains uncertain, his return offers manager Michael Carrick additional experience and depth.
Arsenal hit by double injury blow
13.10.26 Arsenal
Arsenal will be without Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie for their Champions League clash against Lille after both sustained ankle injuries following Saturday's win over Leeds United. Manager Mikel Arteta said Hincapie's injury appears more serious, with further scans scheduled to determine the recovery timelines. Arsenal are also monitoring William Saliba's progress as he works toward returning from a back injury.
Tiago Santos suffers serious knee injury
13.10.26 Lille
Lille have confirmed that defender Tiago Santos suffered a complete ACL rupture and meniscus tear in his right knee during the win over Le Havre. The 24-year-old faces a lengthy rehabilitation and will miss the Champions League clash against Arsenal. Lille will also be without Ethan Mbappe, who is suspended.
| Team | Pts | GD | W-D-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 6 | 7 | 2-0-0 (2) |
| 2 | Aston Villa | 6 | 7 | 2-0-0 (2) |
| 2 | Barcelona | 6 | 7 | 2-0-0 (2) |
| 4 | Stuttgart | 6 | 5 | 2-0-0 (2) |
| 5 | Liverpool | 6 | 4 | 2-0-0 (2) |
| 6 | Sporting | 6 | 4 | 2-0-0 (2) |
| 7 | Arsenal | 6 | 4 | 2-0-0 (2) |
| 8 | Real Mad. | 6 | 2 | 2-0-0 (2) |
| 8 | Betis | 6 | 2 | 2-0-0 (2) |
| 10 | Bayern | 4 | 5 | 1-1-0 (2) |
| 11 | Shakhtar | 4 | 2 | 1-1-0 (2) |
| 12 | Como | 3 | 2 | 1-0-1 (2) |
| 13 | Man Utd | 3 | 2 | 1-0-1 (2) |
| 14 | Villarreal | 3 | 1 | 1-0-1 (2) |
| 15 | Atletico M. | 3 | 1 | 1-0-1 (2) |
| 16 | Brugge | 3 | 0 | 1-0-1 (2) |
| 17 | Man City | 3 | 0 | 1-0-1 (2) |
| 18 | Dortmund | 3 | 0 | 1-0-1 (2) |
| 19 | Lens | 3 | -1 | 1-0-1 (2) |
| 20 | AEK | 3 | -1 | 1-0-1 (2) |
| 21 | RB Leipzig | 3 | -2 | 1-0-1 (2) |
| 21 | Sabah B. | 3 | -2 | 1-0-1 (2) |
| 23 | Feyenord | 3 | -3 | 1-0-1 (2) |
| 24 | Bodo | 3 | -4 | 1-0-1 (2) |
| 25 | Roma | 1 | -1 | 0-1-1 (2) |
| 26 | PSV | 1 | -1 | 0-1-1 (2) |
| 27 | Viking | 1 | -2 | 0-1-1 (2) |
| 28 | Fenerb. | 1 | -6 | 0-1-1 (2) |
| 29 | Inter | 0 | -2 | 0-0-2 (2) |
| 30 | Slavia | 0 | -3 | 0-0-2 (2) |
| 30 | Porto | 0 | -3 | 0-0-2 (2) |
| 32 | Napoli | 0 | -3 | 0-0-2 (2) |
| 33 | LASK | 0 | -4 | 0-0-2 (2) |
| 34 | Lille | 0 | -4 | 0-0-2 (2) |
| 35 | Galatas. | 0 | -5 | 0-0-2 (2) |
| 36 | Slovan B. | 0 | -8 | 0-0-2 (2) |
Last results
| 14.10 | Shakhtar - AEK | 3 : 1 |
| 14.10 | Slovan B. - Stuttgart | 0 : 3 |
| 14.10 | Roma - Real Mad. | 3 : 4 |
| 14.10 | Aston Villa - Fenerb. | 6 : 0 |
| 14.10 | Man City - PSG | 2 : 4 |
| 14.10 | Betis - Porto | 3 : 2 |
| 14.10 | Feyenord - Como | 3 : 2 |
| 14.10 | LASK - Liverpool | 3 : 6 |
| 14.10 | Bodo - Dortmund | 1 : 0 |
| 13.10 | Sabah B. - Slavia | 2 : 0 |
| 13.10 | Lens - Sporting | 0 : 2 |
| 13.10 | RB Leipzig - PSV | 1 : 0 |
| 13.10 | Inter - Brugge | 3 : 4 |
| 13.10 | Arsenal - Lille | 3 : 0 |
| 13.10 | Atletico M. - Man Utd | 2 : 0 |
| 13.10 | Villarreal - Napoli | 3 : 1 |
| 13.10 | Galatas. - Barcelona | 1 : 4 |
| 13.10 | Viking - Bayern | 3 : 3 |
Champions League stats
| Home wins | 58% |
| Draws | 8% |
| Away wins | 33% |
League format : UEFA Champions League 2026/2027
The new UEFA Champions League format, starting in the 2024/25 season, features 36 teams in a single league instead of the traditional group stage. Each team will play eight matches against different opponents, half at home and half away. The top eight teams will advance directly to the round of 16, while teams ranked 9th to 24th will enter a knockout playoff round. The knockout phase retains its two-legged ties, culminating in a single-match final.