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Ben Marsden

The amazing Champions League stat that hasn't happened for 21 years

Mikel Merino celebrates after scoring for Arsenal against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg match at Emirates Stadium in London, England on 8 April, 2025.

When the new Champions League format was announced a collective groan could be heard from the footballing community. Whilst there are pros and cons of the new format, it is undeniable that this season’s Champions League has produced some spectacular moments.

From Bayern Munich thrashing Dinamo Zagreb 9-2, to Manchester City’s collapse at home to Feyenoord, and Inter Milan conceding just one goal the league phase had a plethora of talking points.

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