Champions League Matchday 7: Essential Stats and Highlights for Every Game
The UEFA Champions League Matchday 7 has brought forth intriguing matchups and significant milestones for various clubs and players. As the league phase continues, several teams look to make their mark in the competition.
Key Matches and Statistics for Matchday 7
Kairat Almaty vs Club Brugge
- Date: Tuesday, January 20 at 16:30 CET
- First encounter in UEFA competition
- Club Brugge’s 150th European Cup match
- Kairat Almaty: Winless in 12 UEFA matches (D3, L9)
- Club Brugge: Winless in last five Champions League matches (D1, L4)
Bodø/Glimt vs Manchester City
- Date: Tuesday, January 20 at 18:45 CET
- Bodø/Glimt: Winless in last six matches against English teams (D1, L5)
- Manchester City: Seeking 300th Champions League goal
- Erling Haaland: Seven goals in the last six Champions League starts
Copenhagen vs Napoli
- First UEFA competition match between the sides
- Copenhagen: Aiming for third consecutive Champions League victory
- Napoli: Lost last five away Champions League matches
Inter Milan vs Arsenal
- Inter lost to Arsenal last season in the league phase (0-1)
- Inter: Aiming to avoid third consecutive defeat in Champions League
- Arsenal: Only team with six wins in the league phase
- Gabriel Martinelli: Scored in five consecutive Champions League matches
Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen
- Olympiacos seeking back-to-back victories
- Leverkusen unbeaten in last three matches against Greek teams
Real Madrid vs AS Monaco
- Previous encounters: Real Madrid won 4-2 in 2003/04
- Kylian Mbappé: Leading scorer for Monaco against former club
- Monaco: Unbeaten in last five Champions League matches
Sporting CP vs Paris Saint-Germain
- First UEFA encounter between the clubs
- Sporting CP: Undefeated in last three home matches against French teams
- Vitinha could become the third youngest Portuguese player to reach 50 Champions League appearances
Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund
- Spurs are unbeaten in last five against German clubs
- Dortmund struggling with away games against English teams
Upcoming Matches and Milestones
- Wednesday, January 21: Galatasaray vs Atlético Madrid and others
- Jan Oblak could reach 100 Champions League appearances
- Newcastle vs PSV promises an exciting throwback to their past encounters
As Matchday 7 approaches, every match presents opportunities for teams to solidify their standings and players to reach historic milestones in the UEFA Champions League. Fans can anticipate thrilling encounters and remarkable performances.
