There were storylines across all 18 simultaneous kick-offs – not to mention 64 goals in total – but Aston Villa and Lille securing automatic qualification for the round of 16, as well as Manchester City coming from the elimination zone to reach the knockout phase play-offs, were among the headlines. UEFA.com rounds up all the action.

MIKEL ARTETA believes Arsenal are proving they can beat anyone after Ethan Nwaneri inspired a fourth straight European victory. The whizkid, 17, curled in a stunning solo goal to see off Girona

So much is up for grabs on Wednesday's Matchday 8, and here are the five players who'll help decide how it goes

Goals from Jorginho and Ethan Nwaeri saw us come from behind to beat Girona and secure a spot in the Champions League last-16

Sturm Graz sign off from a disappointing Champions League group phase on a positive note with victory against RB Leipzig.

Girona forward, Arnaut Danjuma has detailed how the club targetted Thomas Partey in their defeat to Arsenal in the final game of the 2024/2025 edition of the UEFA Champions League.

Real Madrid will play Manchester City in the Champions League knockout playoffs round in a standout clash of the past two title winners after the draw was made Friday.

The reigning Ballon d’Or winner’s absence has hit Pep Guardiola’s side hard, exposing a thin part of the squad, which contrasts to Arsenal’s strength in depth, notably with Declan Rice, a player the c

Arsenal have been dealt a blow after Norwegian wonderkid Sverre Nypan decided to stay at Rosenborg until the summer. Nypan has been attracting interest from Arsenal and Manchester City’s sister club Girona, who coincidentally played each other in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

Arsenal have been told to get a deal for Ollie Watkins over the line by bidding £100m. Mikel Arteta’s side have already had one offer turned down for the England star.

Manchester City came from behind against Club Brugge to reach the Champions League knockout phase, where they were safely joined by Paris Saint-Germain as Arsenal qualified directly for the last 16 on Wednesday in the final round of league-phase matches.