29.01.2026 12:20
In the new league format of the UEFA Champions League, Arsenal achieved a historic success by winning their first 8 matches. Under the management of Mikel Arteta, the English team scored 23 goals while conceding only 4. With these results, Arsenal guaranteed finishing in the top 8 of the league stage and advanced directly to the round of 16 without playing in the playoffs. They strongly demonstrated that they are among the championship contenders with their outstanding performance.
In this season's UEFA Champions League, Arsenal achieved a historic first by winning all of their first 8 matches in the newly implemented league format. The English representative became the first team to win their first 8 matches in the new format.
DOMINANT PERFORMANCE
Mikel Arteta's students scored 23 goals during this process while conceding only 4 goals. Showing a productive attack and an extremely disciplined defense, Arsenal became one of the most consistent teams in the tournament.
TOP 8 GUARANTEED, DIRECTLY INTO THE LAST 16
With these results, Arsenal guaranteed finishing in the top 8 of the league stage and advanced directly to the last 16 without playing in the playoffs. The English team strongly demonstrated that they are among the contenders for the championship in the Champions League.