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title: "Champions League Matchday 3 Review: Bayern and Arsenal Share the Spoils, Real Madrid Rout Leipzig, Galatasaray Snatch Victory from Lille"
description: "On Champions League Matchday 3, Bayern and Arsenal drew 2-2, Real Madrid thrashed Leipzig 4:1, and Galatasaray snatched an away win against Lille 4:2."
date: 2026-10-21T22:51:59.783Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/champions-league-matchday-3-review-2026
tags: [champions-league, bayern-munich, arsenal, real-madrid, rb-leipzig, galatasaray, lille, football]
author: "Dmitriy Shatolov"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Champions League Matchday 3 Review: Bayern and Arsenal Share the Spoils, Real Madrid Rout Leipzig, Galatasaray Snatch Victory from Lille

![Bayern Munich football players led by Harry Kane celebrate a scored goal in a Champions League match](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/21/obzor-matchey-3-tura-ligi-chempionov-2026/obzor-matchey-3-tura-ligi-chempionov-2026-1.webp)

## Key Points

- The marquee matchday fixture between Bayern and Arsenal ended in a 2-2 draw; Harry Kane scored against the Londoners
- Real Madrid thrashed RB Leipzig 4:1 (goals by Silva, Güler, Mbappé and another) ahead of El Clásico
- Galatasaray snatched an away victory over Lille 4:2, turning the match around after Diaoune's brace
- Sensation in Lisbon: LASK defeated Sporting 3-2; Como thrashed Manchester United 4:1
- Shakhtar lost 0:1 to Inter despite having a numerical advantage

On October 21, 2026, the 3rd matchday of the UEFA Champions League league phase concluded with nine matches played. The day's schedule proved to be high-scoring and dramatic, ranging from crushing wins by top clubs to unexpected twists in Lisbon. The marquee fixture of the evening was the clash between Bayern Munich and Arsenal, which ended in a 2-2 draw, while Real Madrid comfortably swept past RB Leipzig 4:1 ahead of their upcoming El Clásico against Barcelona.

### Bayern vs Arsenal: Thrilling Draw and Harry Kane Goal

In the headline match of the matchday, Bayern and Arsenal failed to separate each other. Harry Kane, who moved to the Munich club from Tottenham, did not forget his past scoring touch against the Londoners and netted against Arsenal, though his goal failed to secure the desired result for Bayern. The final score was 2-2, and both teams walked away with a point. The photo captures a moment of Munich's celebration: Kane (No. 9) spreads his arms in a signature gesture, while Serge Gnabry (No. 34) smiles nearby, and teammates in red kits with the 'T' logo on their chests stand behind them.

### Real Madrid Rout Leipzig Ahead of El Clásico

Real Madrid dominated their match against RB Leipzig with total confidence. The scoreboard showed zeroes until the very end of the first half when Bernardo Silva opened the scoring. Early in the second half, Arda Güler doubled the Galacticos' advantage, and in the 83rd minute, Kylian Mbappé sealed a crushing 4:1 victory. Leipzig attempted a comeback, but Real Madrid saw the game out, giving the team an extra morale boost ahead of the upcoming El Clásico with Barcelona.

### Galatasaray Come from Behind to Beat Lille

The highest-scoring encounter of the matchday was the match between Lille and Galatasaray, which ended 4:2 in favor of the Turkish club. The Istanbul side fell behind twice during the game: Yunus Akgün opened the scoring, but Soriba Diaoune scored a brace to put the French team ahead. However, the decisive word belonged to Victor Osimhen, who contributed to Galatasaray's ultimate success and helped his team snatch an away victory with four goals.

### Remaining Matchday Results

England's Aston Villa defeated Norwegian side Viking 3-1 at home. Belgium's Club Brugge comfortably handled France's Lens 3-0, while Spain's Real Betis edged Feyenoord 1-0. The surprise of the day came in Lisbon, where Austria's LASK sensationally beat Sporting 3-2. Earlier that day, Italy's Como thrashed Manchester United 4:1, while Shakhtar Donetsk, managed by Arda Turan, lost 0:1 to Inter Milan despite holding a numerical advantage on the pitch.

### Summary and Significance for the Standings

The concluded matchday confirmed that the 2026/27 Champions League league phase remains one of the most unpredictable in tournament history. Bayern and Arsenal's draw, Real Madrid's thrashing of Leipzig, the sensation in Lisbon, and Como's victory over Manchester United all highlight fierce competition. The teams that earned points this matchday must continue their battle in the upcoming fixtures, where every single point will be critical in deciding the playoff participants.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Яркая ничья "Баварии" и "Арсенала", ЛАСК победил "Спортинг": обзор матчей 3-го тура ЛЧ](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/skrava-nichiya-bavariyi-ta-arsenala-lask-1792622833.html) - All match results (Bayern-Arsenal 2:2, Real-Leipzig 4:1, Lille-Galatasaray 4:2, Aston Villa-Viking 3:1, Club Brugge-Lens 3:0, Betis-Feyenoord 1:0, LASK-Sporting 3:2, Como-Man Utd 4:1, Shakhtar-Inter 0:1) and goalscorers are verified by the source text.

## FAQ

### What was the score in the Bayern vs Arsenal match?

The match ended in a 2-2 draw. Harry Kane scored against Arsenal, but his team failed to secure the win.

### Who scored for Real Madrid against Leipzig?

Bernardo Silva opened the scoring late in the first half, Arda Güler doubled the lead early in the second half, and in the 83rd minute, Kylian Mbappé made it 4:1.

### How did Galatasaray beat Lille?

The Turkish club fell behind twice (following a brace by Soriba Diaoune), but managed to turn the tide and win 4:2. Victor Osimhen played a key role in the victory.

### Which match was the surprise of the matchday?

The unexpected result came from Lisbon, where Austrian side LASK defeated Sporting 3-2.