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Kirkland: Real Madrid have been going backwards (1:02)
Arsenal No. 1, Man City rising, Napoli in trouble? Champions League rerank after MD6
Big teams have learned from last season to take the league phase more seriously, with several heavyweights cruising into the Champions League knockouts. Let's recap the surprises and rankings after Matchday 6.
Xabi Alonso: We must keep fighting (1:52)
Man City win at Real Madrid a warning to our rivals - Josko Gvardiol
Josko Gvardiol has said Manchester City's win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu should act as a warning to the rest of Europe.
Is Thomas Frank slowly improving Tottenham? (1:06)
Are Liverpool a better team without Mohamed Salah? (2:45)
How long does Xabi Alonso have left at Real Madrid? (1:12)
Xabi Alonso 'coaching, not managing' Real Madrid - Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry has called on Real Madrid to give their manager Xabi Alonso more time in the job, calling the idea that his future is already in doubt "ludicrous."
Rodrygo: Xabi Alonso hug was to show Real Madrid 'unity'
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Jude Bellingham 'a victim, the best player' at Real Madrid - Ruud Gullit
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Mikel Arteta: Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli showed great individual quality (1:25)
Pep Guardiola: We can reach new levels this season (1:03)
UCL talking points: Liverpool better without Salah? Will Alonso be sacked?
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Courtois backs Xabi Alonso: 'We're with him' (0:42)
Impressive win for Man City provides more doubts on Alonso's future at Madrid
Manchester City get a huge win against Real Madrid in the Champions League, which only puts Madrid boss Xabi Alonso under more pressure.
Noni Madueke nets twice as Arsenal march past Club Brugge
Noni Madueke scored twice to fire Arsenal to a 3-0 victory at Club Brugge and all-but assure their qualification for the Champions League knockout stages.
Noni Madueke's 'magic' propels Arsenal as Gabriel Jesus returns
Mikel Arteta hailed "magic" Noni Madueke following his impressive brace in Arsenal's 3-0 win against Club Brugge, in which Gabriel Jesus returned from injury.
Real Madrid players back Xabi Alonso amid whistles, club pressure
Xabi Alonso said he understood whistles from the Bernabéu crowd after Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday, while insisting there was "nothing to criticize" in his team's performance.
Leboeuf and Burley disagree on Arsenal's form (1:31)
Guardiola: Man City must be better than in win over Real Madrid
Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City will have to improve if they want to win the Champions League this season despite inflicting a damaging home defeat on Real Madrid.
Burley: Vinícius Júnior let Xabi Alonso down vs. Man City (1:37)
Real Madrid 2-1 Manchester City: Champions League clash as it happened
Follow ESPN's live updates as Real Madrid host Manchester City in a hugely anticipated Champions League clash.
UEFA Champions League Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +16 | 18 |
| Bayern Munich | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +11 | 15 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 13 |
| Manchester City | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 13 |
| Atalanta | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 13 |
| Internazionale | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +8 | 12 |
| Real Madrid | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +6 | 12 |
| Atlético Madrid | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +3 | 12 |
| Liverpool | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +3 | 12 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 11 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 11 |
| Newcastle United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 10 |
| Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 10 |
| Sporting CP | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 10 |
| Barcelona | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 10 |
| Marseille | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | +3 | 9 |
| Juventus | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| Galatasaray | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| AS Monaco | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 9 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | -2 | 9 |
| PSV Eindhoven | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 8 |
| FK Qarabag | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| Napoli | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 7 |
| F.C. København | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 7 |
| Benfica | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
| Pafos | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -5 | 6 |
| Union St.-Gilloise | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -8 | 6 |
| Athletic Club | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 5 |
| Olympiacos | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -7 | 5 |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 4 |
| Club Brugge | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 4 |
| Bodo/Glimt | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| Slavia Prague | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -9 | 3 |
| Ajax Amsterdam | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -13 | 3 |
| Villarreal | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -9 | 1 |
| Kairat Almaty | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -11 | 1 |