Opening Champions League qualifying ties produced a standout upset in Malta, late drama in Iceland, and contrasting first-leg margins across Europe as underdogs and debutants reshaped the early knockout picture.
With 52 sides facing at least six ties across eight weeks before the league-phase draw, this summer’s UEFA Champions League qualifying window hinges on first-time entrants, long-awaited comebacks and an unusually unsettled Champions Path.
After the campaign concluded, the Champions League Team of the Season was unveiled based on internal ratings; Kairat goalkeeper Anarbekov was a surprise inclusion, with Yamal topping the midfield rankings at 8.3.
ScoreZ has unveiled its 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Team of the Season, with Lamine Yamal (8.08) in first place and Kylian Mbappé (8.05) close behind; players from seven European giants make the cut.
Arsenal fell 4-3 on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, with legends including Gary Lineker and Rio Ferdinand offering analysis on the competition landscape and squad building.
Richards on Arsenal's Champions League final penalty shootout defeat, arguing Madueke was better suited than Gabriel to take the fifth spot kick.
Mbappé clinched the 2025-26 Champions League Golden Boot with 15 goals, with Harry Kane one behind on 14; three players are tied on 10.
Arsenal lost 3-4 on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. Ferguson texted that the Gunners only knew how to defend; Mosquera conceded the penalty, and Arsenal had less than 25% possession.
Enrique guided Paris Saint-Germain to back-to-back Champions League triumphs, lifting the third trophy of his managerial career to join Pep Guardiola and Zinedine Zidane on three titles apiece, while Carlo Ancelotti remains out in front with five.
Arsenal's twin pillars spoke ahead of the match, saying their Premier League title has silenced outside doubts, and the entire squad will take on Paris Saint-Germain with making history as their sole motivation.
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