Gabriel Jesus Shines: Arsenal Remain Unbeaten, Real Madrid Dominate in Champions League
Gabriel Jesus made headlines with a remarkable performance, leading Arsenal to an unbeaten streak in the UEFA Champions League. The tournament’s Matchday 7 featured exciting clashes, with Real Madrid also showcasing their dominance against Monaco.
Arsenal’s Triumph Over Inter Milan
Arsenal secured victory against Inter Milan with a score of 3-1. Gabriel Jesus netted two crucial goals in the first half, marking his return to form after a lengthy absence from scoring in the Champions League. Inter’s Petar Sučić managed to equalize momentarily, but Arsenal’s Viktor Gyökeres struck late in the match to seal their perfect record, making it eight wins from eight games.
Key performers in this match:
- Gabriel Jesus (Player of the Match)
- Petar Sučić (Inter Milan)
Real Madrid’s Commanding Performance
Real Madrid delivered a stunning performance, defeating Monaco 6-1. Kylian Mbappé scored twice in the first half against his former team, asserting Madrid’s dominance in the match. Goals from Franco Mastantuono, a Thilo Kehrer own goal, and Vinícius Júnior further highlighted their attacking prowess. Monaco managed a consolation goal through Jordan Teze, but Jude Bellingham capped off a comprehensive win for Madrid.
Notable players included:
- Vinícius Júnior (Player of the Match)
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
Other Champions League Highlights
The Matchday included several other noteworthy results:
- Bodø/Glimt 3-1 Manchester City: This marked Bodø/Glimt’s first victory of the league phase, with standout performances from Kasper Høgh and Jens Petter Hauge.
- Olympiacos 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen: A solid victory for Olympiacos, highlighted by goalkeeper Kostas Tzolakis’ exceptional saves.
- Sporting CP 2-1 Paris: Luis Suárez starred for Sporting with two crucial goals, condemning the defending champions to defeat.
- Tottenham 2-0 Borussia Dortmund: Tottenham’s strong showing was capped by goals from Cristian Romero and Dominic Solanke.
- Villarreal 1-2 Ajax: Ajax clinched a last-minute victory, courtesy of a stunning goal by Oliver Edvardsen.
Summary of Key Matches
| Match | Score | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal vs Inter | 3-1 | Gabriel Jesus |
| Real Madrid vs Monaco | 6-1 | Vinícius Júnior |
| Bodø/Glimt vs Man City | 3-1 | Jens Petter Hauge |
| Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen | 2-0 | Kostas Tzolakis |
| Sporting CP vs Paris | 2-1 | Luis Suárez |
| Tottenham vs Dortmund | 2-0 | Pedro Porro |
| Villarreal vs Ajax | 1-2 | Oscar Gloukh |
This Matchday showcased thrilling football in the Champions League, with standout performances shaping the tournament as it progresses.
