Mbappé hat-trick powers Real Madrid to 5-0 triumph over Kairat Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick to lead Real Madrid in a dominant win over Kairat Almaty in their Champions League match. Arsenal break 20-year hoodoo vs Olympiakos in the Champions League Arsenal notched a 2–0 win over Olympiakos, marking their sixth consecutive group win and ending a long-standing negative record against the Greek club. Hansi Flick under pressure at Barcelona over defensive tactics After recent losses, critics are urging Barcelona coach Hansi Flick to rethink his defensive strategy, calling the current setup “suicidal.” UEFA confirms new format, 36-team league phase for 2025–26 The Champions League has shifted from the traditional group stage to a 36-team single league phase. UEFA.com New “European Performance Spots” awarded: Newcastle & Villarreal get in As part of the allocation changes, Newcastle (England) and Villarreal (Spain) have secured “European Performance Spots” to join the 2025–26 Champions League league phase. Historic final: PSG beat Inter 5–0 to win their first Champions League title Paris Saint-Germain delivered a crushing 5–0 win over Inter Milan in the 2025 final — the largest winning margin in a Champions League final. Desire Doue starred with two goals and an assist, becoming the youngest player ever to both score and assist in a final. #UEFAChampionsLeague #Football #EuropeanFootball #ChampionsLeagueNews