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Reigning champions Arsenal visit Benfica (20: 00 BST) Gunners aiming to bounce back after defeat in opening game FT: Atletico Madrid 0-1 Man Utd Rolfo scored stunning first goal as Man Utd make it two wins from two Both teams had players sent off Get Involved: Comment on this page Michael Emons Benfica v Arsenal (20: 00 BST) This game tonight is being held at Benfica's superb Estádio da Luz and it's just a shame there is not a bigger crowd in attendance for a visit of the European champions. But those there are doing everything they can to generate a fantastic atmopshere and have just been treated to a superb light show to crank up the mood even further. Benfica v Arsenal (20: 00 BST) Jen Beattie Former Arsenal defender on BBC Women's Football Weekly This is what's amazing about football, the games come thick and fast at this point of the season. It's very much short-term memory, put the last one to bed and focus on the rest. It's a big game for Arsenal, they need to put points on the board and this is a very good opportunity for them to do that. Benfica v Arsenal (20: 00 BST) Helen Ward Former Chelsea striker on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast Arsenal started the game against Lyon last week pretty well but ended up with nothing. This new format of the Champions League is one for the clubs to get their heads around, joining the men with the big league format. They're going to have to get some points on the board, and I think it's a really good opportunity away to Benfica tonight. Click on the 'Get Involved' tab at the top of the page to have your say I'll be honest, haven't always supported Skinner fully, but got to give him credit as he's getting the best out of the team. Go on united ? ? Miles, Leeds FT: Atletico Madrid 0-1 Manchester United Fara Williams Former Arsenal midfielder on Disney+ We said before the game that they pride themselves on defending, and we didn't think they'd be down 10 players as early as they were in the game, and really defend collectively and everybody in it together. They showed great togetherness and resilience in denying Atletico any opportunity to score tonight. Credit to Manchester United. Credit to Marc Skinner for the tactics he adopted in the second half, he tightened it up a little bit. There are two Champions League matches not featuring an English side today. Bayern Munich, thrashed 7-1 at Barcelona, will be out to kickstart their European campaign against Juventus. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will look to follow up an impressive 6-2 win over Roma with another three points when they head to Paris St-Germain, who lost 4-0 at Wolfsburg. Benfica v Arsenal (20: 00 BST) Jen Beattie Former Arsenal defender on BBC Women's Football Weekly I think this is a big night for Daphne van Domselaar if I'm being honest. I think after her two mistakes against Lyon in Champions League football, I think that'll be one she'll be wanting to put behind her and start again and have a really big performance against Benfica. Sunday's WSL: Arsenal 1-0 Brighton Watch how Arsenal ended their four-match losing streak as they beat Brighton 1-0 in the Women's Super League at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. This video can not be played Benfica v Arsenal (20: 00 BST) Helen Ward Former Chelsea striker on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast I mentioned Chelsea having a bit of a hangover from the summer. I think the Champions League win and then the Euros for those Arsenal players, it's very much after the Lord Mayor's show, how do you top it? How do you motivate yourselves again? And that's the job Renee Slegers has to do. The players still have the quality. How do you get them motivated and ready and sharp? That's been a struggle for them, but the win against Brighton was a big one, even though it was just by a single goal. Benfica v Arsenal (20: 00 BST) Arsenal Arsenal boss Renee Slegers wants her side to match Benfica’s intensity when the holders look to get the defence of their Women’s Champions League title on track in Portugal. The Gunners slipped to a 2-1 defeat by Lyon at Meadow Park in their opening fixture of the new-look league phase, which followed a 3-2 loss at Manchester City in the Women’s Super League. They then ended a four-match winless run with a 1-0 WSL victory over Brighton. “Benfica have a psychological presence and believe in what they are doing, so we expect a lot of intensity in the game, which we want to match and always want to bring as well, ” she said. “We want to deal with it in a good way and create control in the game for ourselves. ” FT: Atletico Madrid 0-1 Manchester United We will add in some United reaction when we get it, but it is not long before the second English team of the night get going, with Arsenal in Lisbon to take on Benfica. FT: Atletico Madrid 0-1 Manchester United Manchester United join Barcelona, Wolfsburg and Lyon in collecting six points from their opening two matches. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Manchester United Played two in the league phase, won two. United's dream start to their first Champions League campaign continues. Fridolina Rolfo's goal is the difference as United, who were down to 10 when Dominique Janssen was dismissed late on in the first half, hang on for a superb three points. A brilliant team performance. Marc Skinner will be delighted. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Manchester United Sam Miller Former West Ham and Tottenham player on Disney+ That was a huge opportunity, and it seemed like a real final chance. Atletico Madrid really need to take those chances, they don't come very often. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Manchester United More brave goalkeeping from Phallon Tullis-Joyce, diving at the feet of her opponent. Seconds eaten up. United nearly there. Atletico boss Victor Martin is a frustrated man, one whom has a yellow card shown in his direction. Click on the 'Get Involved' tab at the top of the page to have your say United have been immense. If any of these CL teams were not taking them seriously, they will certainly do so now. Mike, Midrand Atletico Madrid 0-1 Manchester United Another excellent piece of defending from Leah Galton, flinging herself into a sliding challenge to stop Gabriela Garcia from getting a shot away inside the penalty area. Four minutes of injury-time to hang on. Click on the 'Get Involved' tab at the top of the page to have your say United have worked so so hard but have still missed some great chances in this game. Should have been over before the red card in the first and definitely wrapped up now after that Malard chance. Hopefully, that doesn’t come back to haunt them. Freddie, Manchester Atletico Madrid 0-1 Manchester United That chance for Melvine Malard is her last impact of the night as she is replaced by Rachel Williams with three minutes of normal time to go. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Manchester United Sam Miller Former West Ham and Tottenham player on Disney+ Wow, Malard, I thought she would finish it. She drove forward and really tried to take her chance but couldn't quite get the precision on it. She works tirelessly running at players, and that was a big, big opportunity to have a 2-0 cushion. Last Updated 16th October 2025 at 19: 42 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Ivan Baptista Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Renee Slegers Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Ivan Baptista Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Renee Slegers Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 UEFA Women's Champions League All competitions Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.