Bayern top as new CL format takes shape after matchday two

Bayern Munich's 5-1 win at Pafos and a string of high-profile results across Europe left the Champions League table beginning to take shape after the second matchday of the new league-phase format on September 30 and October 1, 2025. Bayern sit top with six points after an emphatic away victory, while Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, Arsenal and Qarabag also moved to six points each.

Bayern turned a competitive trip into a rout, scoring four times before half time and ending with a 5-1 scoreline. Harry Kane struck twice, Nicolas Jackson scored his first goal for the club, Michael Olise contributed a goal and two assists and Raphael Guerreiro also scored. Pafos, who opened the scoring late in the first half through Mislav Oršić, remain on one point as they adjust to the demands of group-stage European football.

Real Madrid produced a dominant display at home, with Kylian Mbappé netting a hat trick in a 5-0 victory over Kairat. Paris Saint-Germain claimed a headline result with a 2-1 win at Barcelona, while Inter beat Slavia Prague 3-0 and Arsenal defeated Olympiacos 2-0. Qarabag continued their surprise start with a 2-0 win over Copenhagen to join the leaders on...