Arsenal secured a 3-1 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League, maintaining their perfect record in the competition. The match, held in Milan, saw Arsenal take control with goals from Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Martin Odegaard, while Inter's only goal came from a penalty converted by Lautaro Martinez. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made key substitutions, bringing on Declan Rice and Ben White for Eberechi Eze and Takehiro Tomiyasu to see out the win.
At the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid thrashed Monaco 6-1, with Jude Bellingham scoring a sixth goal after a quick transition. Vinicius Junior also found the net, smashing home from the edge of the box after Monaco lost possession in their own half. Monaco managed a consolation goal through Teze, but the result highlighted their struggles in continental competitions, as noted by one fan who suggested manager Antoine Conte must have angered the gods.
In other Champions League matches, Tottenham Hotspur defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with goals from Harry Kane and Son Heung-min. Thomas Frank's Brentford side also had a notable performance, though details were not provided. Sporting Lisbon beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1, with a goal from Suarez after a penalty save, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored a stunning goal for Napoli in their match.
Looking ahead, Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is set to return for their next Champions League fixture. The FA Cup also saw Salford City drawn against Manchester City in the fourth round.
