By Olukayode Olumuyiwa.
In a thrilling set of UEFA Champions League league phase encounters on Tuesday, Norwegian underdogs Bodø/Glimt delivered the shock of the season by defeating Manchester City, while Arsenal extended their unbeaten run and Real Madrid cruised to a convincing victory.
The results from January 20, 2026, highlighted the unpredictability of the expanded league format, with several top clubs facing unexpected challenges as teams vie for direct qualification to the knockout rounds.
Bodø/Glimt 3-1 Manchester City
Bodø/Glimt claimed a historic win over the English giants. Scorers for Bodø/Glimt were Kasper Høgh with two goals and Jens Petter Hauge with one. Manchester City’s lone goal came from Rayan Cherki.
Inter Milan 1-3 Arsenal
Arsenal continued their flawless campaign, securing their seventh straight victory to confirm a spot in the last 16. Inter Milan’s goal was scored by Petar Sučić, while Arsenal’s goals came from Gabriel Jesus with two and Viktor Gyökeres with one.
Real Madrid 6-1 Monaco
Real Madrid produced a dominant performance at home. Kylian Mbappé scored two goals, with additional strikes from Franco Mastantuono, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham, plus an own goal by Thilo Kehrer. Monaco’s response came from Jordan Teze.
Sporting CP 2-1 Paris Saint-Germain
Sporting CP edged out the French side in Lisbon. Luis Suárez netted both goals for Sporting CP, while Paris Saint-Germain’s goal was scored by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Olympiacos 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen
Olympiacos secured a clean-sheet victory. The goals were scored by Costinha and Mehdi Taremi.
Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Borussia Dortmund
Tottenham earned three points at home. Cristian Romero and Dominic Solanke were the scorers.
FC Copenhagen 1-1 Napoli
The match in Denmark ended in a draw. Jordan Larsson scored for FC Copenhagen, and Scott McTominay for Napoli.
Villarreal 1-2 Ajax
Ajax claimed an away win. Tani Oluwaseyi scored for Villarreal, while Ajax’s goals came from Oscar Gloukh and Oliver Edvardsen.
Kairat Almaty 1-4 Club Brugge
Club Brugge triumphed on the road. Adilet Sadybekov scored for Kairat Almaty, with Club Brugge’s goals from Aleksandar Stanković, Hans Vanaken, Romeo Vermant, and Brandon Mechele.
These outcomes have tightened the race for the top spots, with Arsenal now assured of progression and Real Madrid boosting their position. More matches in Matchday 7 are scheduled for today, January 21, as Europe’s elite competition draws near to the knockout phase.
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