According to a report by Sky Sports on October 21, 2026, the UEFA Champions League standings have been affected by Wednesday’s results, with Manchester United losing 4-1 to Como, Arsenal drawing 2-2 with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid beating RB Leipzig 4-1.

The third matchday of the league phase produced several important results as Europe’s top clubs continued their campaigns. Teams are competing to finish in the top eight and secure automatic qualification for the round of 16, while those finishing between ninth and 24th will enter the knockout phase play-offs.

Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool strengthened their positions on Tuesday after recording victories over Barcelona and Villarreal respectively. PSG defeated Barcelona 4-2, while Liverpool edged Villarreal 4-3. Both teams reached nine points from their opening three matches, keeping themselves among the early leaders.

Real Madrid also maintained their perfect record with a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig. The Spanish giants secured their third consecutive win in the competition, taking their points tally to nine and reinforcing their position among the leading teams.

Arsenal, meanwhile, earned a point in a competitive encounter against Bayern Munich in Germany. The match ended 2-2, with Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice scoring for the Gunners. The result took Arsenal to seven points from three matches and kept them unbeaten in the league phase.

Manchester United suffered one of the most disappointing results of the evening, losing 4-1 away to Como. Nico Paz scored twice for the Italian side, while Anastasios Douvikas and Jacobo Ramon also found the net. Joshua Zirkzee scored United’s only goal late in the match, but it was not enough to prevent defeat. The result left United with three points after three matches.

Elsewhere, Aston Villa defeated Viking 3-1, Galatasaray beat Lille 4-2, Club Brugge overcame Lens 3-0, and Inter Milan secured a 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk. Real Betis also defeated Feyenoord 1-0, while LASK claimed a 3-2 away win against Sporting CP.

With more matches remaining in the league phase, the standings could still change significantly. Arsenal will aim to maintain their unbeaten run, Real Madrid will look to continue their winning form, and Manchester United will need a response after their defeat in Italy.