The UEFA Champions League continues its 2025-26 league phase with thrilling matches on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, delivering upsets, dramatic finishes, and standout performances across Europe.

Bayern Munich secured a 3-1 victory over Chelsea in Munich, with Harry Kane scoring twice (27' penalty, 63') and an own goal by Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah (20') sealing the win, despite Cole Palmer's response (29').

Liverpool staged a late comeback to defeat Atletico Madrid 3-2 at Anfield, with Virgil van Dijk's 90+2' header clinching the result after goals from Andy Robertson (4') and Mohamed Salah (6').

Inter Milan blanked Ajax 2-0 in Amsterdam, thanks to Marcus Thuram's brace (42', 47'), while Paris Saint-Germain dominated Atalanta 4-0 in Paris with goals from Marquinhos, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes, and Goncalo Ramos.

Elsewhere, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund played out a chaotic 4-4 draw in Turin, with late goals from Dusan Vlahovic and Aidan Kelly rescuing a point for the hosts.

Arsenal earned a 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao, and Qarabag stunned Benfica 3-2 in Lisbon.

Today's fixtures include high-profile clashes like Manchester City vs. Napoli, Newcastle vs. Barcelona, and Club Brugge vs. Monaco, promising more drama in the revamped 36-team league format.