Despite displaying clear dominance against Athletic Bilbao, defending champions PSG failed to find the back of the net in their UEFA Champions League encounter, settling for a 0-0 draw. Meanwhile, Arsenal continued their remarkable form, with Mikel Artetaโs side securing victories in all six group-stage matches after a clinical 3-0 win over Club Brugge.
PSG Dominate but Struggle to Convert Chances
Luis Enriqueโs men took the field at San Mamรฉs on Wednesday night and controlled the game from the start. PSG enjoyed 71% possession and fired 17 shots, including eight on target, yet none managed to beat the Bilbao goalkeeper.
Bilbao, on the other hand, failed to register a single shot on target from their eight attempts.
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Although PSG improved their structure in the second half and mounted several sharp attacking moves through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Gonzalo Ramos, and Fabiรกn Ruiz, the finishing continued to let them down. With this result, PSG have now dropped points in two of their last three matches in all competitions. Their recent loss to Monaco in Ligue 1 adds further pressure, as they now sit third in the Champions League group with 13 points from six matches.
Arsenal Cruise Past Brugge to Maintain Perfect Record
Across Europe, Arsenalโdespite a recent Premier League setback against Aston Villaโlooked unstoppable in Belgium. The Gunners produced a confident performance to beat Club Brugge 3-0, maintaining their perfect record in the competition.
Although Brugge matched Arsenal in terms of possession and shots, Artetaโs team was far more clinical. Arsenal took 16 shots with 13 on target, while Brugge managed 16 shots with seven on target.
Arsenal nearly scored in the third minute when Martin รdegaardโs attempt was expertly saved. Minutes later, Noni Madueke broke the deadlock with a stunning strike from outside the box after beating two defenders.
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The English winger doubled his tally after halftime, heading in a precise cross from Martรญn Zubimendi. Not long after, Gabriel Martinelli struck a powerful long-range effort to make it 3-0. With that goal, Martinelli became the first Arsenal player to score in five consecutive Champions League matches.
Arsenal Lead the Pack in Champions League Standings
Arsenal remain the only team with a 100% win record, topping the group with 18 points. Bayern Munich trails with 15, while PSG, Manchester City, and Atalanta follow with 13 points each.
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