The UEFA Champions League lights are back on, and Night 1 of Matchday 7 promises pure box office as Europe’s elite collide in a series of heavyweight clashes.
At the San Siro, Inter Milan host Arsenal in a battle that could have major implications for table supremacy. Both sides arrive in strong form, and with little separating them on quality, this one has all the ingredients of a classic European night.
Over in Spain, Real Madrid welcome Monaco to the Bernabéu in a fixture dripping with intrigue. Los Blancos remain the benchmark in this competition, but all eyes will be on Monaco — and potentially Paul Pogba, who could be handed more minutes as he continues his return to top-level football on the grandest stage.
Elsewhere, Tottenham face Ajax in a matchup that rekindles memories of past Champions League drama. Two sides built on youth, pace, and fearless attacking football go head-to-head in what promises to be an open, high-tempo contest.
With reputations on the line and knockout momentum beginning to take shape, Matchday 7 gets underway with the kind of intensity only the Champions League can deliver. European nights don’t get much better than this.
