Seventh Champions League Round: Inter and Arsenal Clash in Milan

In the seventh round of the Champions League, the key match will be between Inter Milan and Arsenal. Also, Alexander Golovin could face Real Madrid.

Jan 23, 2026

The Champions League seventh round features crucial matches as the group stage nears its end.
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After the New Year break, the Champions League resumes. With only two rounds left until the end of the group stage, every match becomes particularly important — many teams can no longer afford to make mistakes.

Inter Milan and Arsenal, leaders of their domestic leagues, face off in a key Champions League tie.
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In the current edition, the tournament is being held in a new format. Thirty-six clubs participate, competing in a single table. Each team plays eight matches — four at home and four away, facing different opponents.

Manchester City«s visit to Bodø/Glimt includes Russian goalkeeper Nikita Khaykin in the Champions League fixture.
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At the end of the group stage, the top eight teams directly advance to the round of 16. Clubs placed 9th to 24th will play in the playoff round (round of 32). For the remaining teams, from 25th to 36th place, the European cup season will end.

Kylian Mbappé plays against former club Monaco as Real Madrid debuts new coach in Champions League.
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Schedule of the seventh round

The Champions League«s new format sees 36 teams competing in a single table this season.

January 20

Marseille and Liverpool are set for an attacking encounter in the Champions League round seven.
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Kairat vs Club Brugge (18:30);
Bodø/Glimt vs Manchester City (20:45);
Villarreal vs Ajax (23:00);
Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund (23:00);
Copenhagen vs Napoli (23:00);
Inter vs Arsenal (23:00);
Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen (23:00);
Real Madrid vs Monaco (23:00);
Sporting CP vs Paris Saint-Germain (23:00).

Kylian Mbappé leads the Champions League scoring charts with nine goals after six rounds.
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Manchester City will travel to Norway to face Bodø/Glimt, whose squad includes Russian goalkeeper Nikita Khaykin. The visitors« coach, Josep Guardiola, noted before the match that he is happy to have the opportunity to see the northern lights. For the Norwegian team, a win is important in the fight for the playoffs.

Champions League matches are available for viewing on the Okko streaming platform in Russia.
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The central match of the day will be the clash in Milan between the leaders of the Italian and English championships — Inter and Arsenal. The Londoners have not lost in this edition so far and top the tournament table, so even a draw would satisfy them.

In the match between Real Madrid and Monaco, the home team«s French forward Kylian Mbappé will play against his former club. For Russian fans, the possible participation of Monaco midfielder Alexander Golovin is of interest. For Real Madrid, this is the first Champions League game under new coach Álvaro Arbeloa, who replaced Xabi Alonso.

January 21

Qarabag vs Eintracht Frankfurt (20:45);
Galatasaray vs Atletico Madrid (20:45);
Juventus vs Benfica (23:00);
Chelsea vs Pafos (23:00);
Marseille vs Liverpool (23:00);
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin (23:00);
Slavia Prague vs Barcelona (23:00);
Atalanta vs Athletic Bilbao (23:00);
Newcastle United vs PSV Eindhoven (23:00).

In the clash between Marseille and Liverpool, attacking football is expected, but both teams have defensive issues. At the Stade Vélodrome, a high-scoring match could take place, and the tournament situation obliges the clubs to play for a win.

Top scorers race

After six rounds, the top scorer is Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid, with nine goals. Second place is shared by Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) and Erling Haaland (Manchester City) with six goals each. Also in the top three are Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Craig Gordon (Newcastle United) and Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal).