The road to Madrid has begun with the league phase well under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?
French veteran Olivier Giroud enjoyed a poignant homecoming to North London this week, reuniting with the Arsenal faithful during a Champions League clash. Although the match ended in a disappointing result for his current side, the veteran striker was visibly moved by the reception he received from both sets of supporters.
Mikel Arteta has paid a touching tribute to late club stalwart Ken Friar after guiding Arsenal to a comfortable European victory over French visitors Lille on Tuesday evening. The Spanish manager dedicated the poignant result in north London to the legendary figure following his sad passing at the start of the week.
Eberechi Eze has lifted the lid on Mikel Arteta's interval instructions after scoring his maiden goal of the campaign in Arsenal's commanding European victory over Lille. The attacking midfielder also praised the decisive contribution of the Gunners' second-half substitutes as the north Londoners maintained their perfect continental start on Tuesday night.
Arsenal continued their perfect start to the Champions League campaign with a clinical 3-0 victory over Lille at the Emirates. A cagey first half gave way to a second-half explosion, with goals from Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze, and Bukayo Saka securing the points.
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