Arsenal's Historic Champions League Run: 8 Wins, 8 Games, 100% Record!

The Gunners make history with a perfect league phase campaign, joining an elite club of European giants.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:29am

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A cubist-style painting depicting an abstract, fragmented scene of a Champions League football match, with sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in Arsenal's team colors of red, white, and blue.Arsenal's historic Champions League group stage campaign is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration, deconstructing the team's dominant performances into a dynamic, geometric display.Denver Today

Arsenal have made history in the Champions League by becoming the first team to ever win all 8 of their group stage matches, securing a perfect 100% record. This incredible feat surpasses the previous best of 7 consecutive wins by two or more goals, a mark previously held by Bayern Munich. Leading the charge was Gabriel Martinelli, who scored 6 goals to sit second on Arsenal's all-time single-season Champions League scoring list.

Why it matters

Arsenal's flawless Champions League group stage run not only secures their place in the knockout rounds, but also cements their status as one of Europe's elite clubs. This achievement will go down in the history books and further solidifies the Gunners' reputation as a force to be reckoned with on the continental stage.

The details

Arsenal's Champions League campaign began with a 2-0 away win against Athletic Club, followed by home victories over Olympiacos, Atletico Madrid, and Slavia Prague. They then defeated Bayern Munich 3-1 before thrashing Club Brugge 3-0. The winning streak continued with a 3-0 triumph at Inter Milan and a narrow 3-2 result against Kairat Almaty in the final group match.

  • Arsenal's 8-game winning run in the Champions League started on 16/09/2025 and is still ongoing.
  • Their previous best European winning streaks were 6 games in the 2005/06 Champions League and the 2020/21 Europa League group stages.

The players

Gabriel Martinelli

The young Brazilian forward has been in sensational form, scoring 6 goals in the Champions League group stage to sit second on Arsenal's all-time single-season scoring list in the competition.

Bukayo Saka

The English winger scored a crucial penalty in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Slavia Prague during the group stage.

Mikel Merino

The Spanish midfielder scored a brace in Arsenal's 3-0 victory against Slavia Prague.

Gabriel Jesus

The Brazilian striker scored twice in Arsenal's 3-0 win at Inter Milan.

Viktor Gyokeres

The Swedish forward found the net in both the 3-0 win against Club Brugge and the 3-2 victory over Kairat Almaty.

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What they’re saying

“This is a historic achievement for the club and we're incredibly proud of the team's performance. To win all 8 games in the Champions League group stage is a testament to the quality and determination of this squad.”

— Mikel Arteta, Arsenal Manager

“Scoring 6 goals in the Champions League group stage is a personal milestone, but the most important thing is that the team has made history. We'll enjoy this moment, but our focus is now on the knockout rounds.”

— Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal Forward

What’s next

Arsenal will now await the draw for the Champions League knockout rounds, which will take place on Tuesday, April 15th. As group winners, they will be seeded and avoid facing other top teams in the first round of the playoffs.

The takeaway

Arsenal's perfect Champions League group stage campaign is a remarkable achievement that cements their status as one of Europe's elite clubs. The Gunners have joined an exclusive club of teams to win all their matches in the competition's league phase, showcasing their depth, talent, and ability to perform at the highest level. This historic run sets the stage for a potentially deep run in the knockout rounds as Arsenal look to capture their first Champions League title.