Matchday 5 of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League delivered major fixtures and concluded with a new leader in the standings. The most anticipated match was Arsenal’s clash with Bayern Munich, a duel between group leaders where one side was guaranteed to emerge as the undisputed No. 1 in the standings.

The victory in the battle of leaders at the Emirates Stadium went to Arsenal, who defeated Bayern Munich 3-1 with goals from Jurrien Timber, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Martinelli. This result leaves the Gunners as the sole leaders of the Champions League with 15 points, having won all five matches they have played.

Inter Milan were the other team who arrived at this matchday as co-leaders alongside the English and German sides. However, they faced a tough test against Atletico Madrid in Spain,

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