Champions League Table And Match Review After Wednesday's Fixtures

BARCELONA VS PSG

PSG edged Barcelona 2-1 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on October 1, 2025. Barcelona broke the deadlock in the 19th minute when Marcus Rashford’s pass set up Ferran Torres for a composed low finish. PSG hit back before half-time: Nuno Mendes’ incisive through ball found Senny Mayulu, who levelled in the 38th minute.

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The second half produced chances for both sides with key saves preserving parity, but the winner came deep into stoppage time. Achraf Hakimi fed Gonçalo Ramos, who slotted home in the 90+2nd minute to secure a dramatic late victory for PSG. Barcelona were left lamenting missed opportunities as PSG celebrated a hard-fought, come-from-behind success.

ARSENAL VS OLYMPIACOS PIRAEUS

Arsenal secured a solid 2-0 victory over Olympiacos Piraeus in their Champions League clash at the Emirates on October 1, 2025. The hosts took control early when Gabriel Martinelli pounced on a rebound in the 12th minute to put Mikel Arteta’s side ahead. Despite pressure from Olympiacos, David Raya was alert between the posts, making key saves to deny Daniel Podence and Chiquinho.

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The Greek side thought they had equalized through Chiquinho in the second half, but VAR ruled the effort out for offside, sparking controversy. Arsenal kept pressing, with Martin Odegaard pulling the strings in midfield. His late pass set up Bukayo Saka, who sealed the win in stoppage time with a precise finish into the bottom corner.

The result strengthens Arsenal’s position in the group, with a composed defensive display and clinical finishing proving decisive against a resilient Olympiacos side.

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