Arsenal smash Club Brugge 3-0 to make it 6 wins from 6 in the Champions League!

Arsenal completed a perfect Champions League league phase with a dominant 3-0 victory over Club Brugge, making it six wins from six and underlining their status as one of the form teams in Europe this season. The result in Belgium all but secures direct passage to the last 16 and avoids the jeopardy of the February playoff round.​

Arsenal in total control

From the outset, Mikel Arteta’s side imposed their rhythm, controlling possession and pinning Brugge deep for long periods. Although the hosts briefly threatened on the counter, Arsenal’s structure without the ball and their pressing ensured the match was played largely on their terms.​

The breakthrough reflected that dominance, arriving via a moment of individual quality that broke Brugge’s early resistance. From there, the Premier League side rarely looked in danger as they showcased the confidence of a team unbeaten in Europe this season.​

Madueke the star

Noni Madueke emerged as the decisive figure with a superb brace that highlighted both his technique and penalty-box instincts. His first goal was a powerful strike from outside the area in the first half, while his second came early after the restart with a close‑range header that effectively killed the contest.​

Gabriel Martinelli added further gloss to the scoreline with a trademark finish, cutting in from the left before bending the ball into the far corner. The Brazilian’s goal continued his impressive European scoring run and underlined the attacking depth at Arteta’s disposal.​

Perfect record and defensive steel

The victory preserves Arsenal’s 100% record in this season’s Champions League league phase, making them one of a select group of English clubs to start a campaign with six straight wins in Europe’s premier competition. Just as significant is their defensive record, with only a single goal conceded across those six fixtures.​

This blend of attacking fluency and defensive control positions Arsenal as genuine contenders heading into the knockout rounds. The comfortable nature of the win in Bruges also allowed Arteta to manage minutes and rotate ahead of a congested domestic schedule.​

Selection calls and returns

Arteta made several changes following a recent league defeat and in light of a busy run of fixtures, but the rotated XI still delivered a polished performance. The midfield balance and wide threats ensured Arsenal never lost their grip on the match despite the alterations.​

There was further encouragement with the late return of Gabriel Jesus from a long‑term knee issue, the striker coming off the bench and rattling the crossbar in the closing stages. Sixteen‑year‑old defender Marli Salmon was also handed a debut at right‑back, capping a night that combined result, performance and valuable minutes for squad players.​

Brugge’s struggles continue

For Club Brugge, the defeat extends a difficult European campaign that has been overshadowed by domestic inconsistency and recent managerial upheaval. The Belgian side entered the match after parting ways with coach Nicky Hayen and bringing Ivan Leko back for a second spell, but the coaching change has yet to translate into results at this level.​

The hosts did muster a brief spell of pressure before half-time, with chances falling to Aleksandar Stankovic and Christos Tzolis, yet they lacked the cutting edge required to trouble Arsenal’s back line. Once Madueke’s second goal went in early in the second half, Brugge’s resistance faded and the remainder of the game became a procession for the visitors.​

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