The third round of the 2025-26 Champions League group stage was one of the most prolific in the competition’s history, with numerous surprises and the resounding defeat of several giant clubs.
The round began with Barcelona’s emphatic 6-1 victory over Olympiacos, followed by unexpected surprises, such as Napoli’s 6-2 defeat to PSV Eindhoven and Atletico Madrid’s crushing 4-0 defeat to Arsenal in London.
Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain crushed Bayer Leverkusen 7-2, Jose Mourinho’s Benfica suffered a 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United, and Manchester City defeated Villarreal 2-0 at La Cerámica.
On Wednesday, Liverpool responded to their recent string of defeats with a resounding 5-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany, while Real Madrid secured a crucial 5-1 victory over Juventus.
2025-26 Champions League Standings after Round 3
Five teams currently share the top spot in the league standings: Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Inter Milan, with PSG having the better goal difference.
Barcelona and Liverpool are in ninth and tenth place, while Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City are tied on seven points in sixth and seventh place.
Only giants Ajax and Benfica have failed to score any points, having suffered three defeats in their first three rounds. Among the heavyweights, Juventus is outside the round of 16 and is in the playoff spot, occupying 25th place with just two points.
Champions League Standings – Round 3
