The UEFA Champions League is renowned for producing thrilling matches in football history. One of the most exhilarating aspects of the competition is most number of goals in a UCL match. High-scoring matches often boast the competing teams' attacking flair, tactical brilliance, and ruthless intent.

From unforgettable comebacks to dominant displays, matches with the most goals exemplify the drama and unpredictability that make the UCL special.

These games entertain and leave a lasting legacy, becoming iconic moments and adored by fans worldwide.

Borussia Dortmund vs Legia Warszawa on November 22, 2016, stands out in UEFA Champions League history for the most goals scored in a match. Dortmund triumphed 8-4, boasting their attacking football, with goals from Marco Reus, Shinji Kagawa, Ousmane Dembele, and more.

Legia's efforts included strikes from Aleksandar Prijovic and Michal Kucharczyk. This incredible 12-goal showdown remains a record-breaking match, showcasing the excitement and unpredictability that football fans love in the Champions League.

Most Goals in a Champions League game

1. Borussia Dortmund 8-4 Legia Warszawa: 12 Goals

Stadium: BVB Stadium, Dortmund.

Matchday 5: 23/11/2016

Goal Scorers for Dortmund: 

• Shinji Kagawa (17th & 18th minute),
• Marco Reus (32nd & 52nd minute),
•  Ousmane Dembele (29th minute),
• Felix Passlack (81st minute), 
• Jakub Rzezniczak (90+2 Own Goal)

Goal Scorers for Warszawa:

• Aleksandar Prijovic (10th & 24th minute),
• Michal Kucharczyk (57th minute), 
•  Nemanja Nikolic (83rd minute)

2. Bayern Munich 9-2 GNK Dinamo:

Stadium: Allianz Arena, Munich

Matchday 1, 17/09/2024

• Goal Scorers for Bayern Munich:

• Harry Kane (19th (penalty), 57th, 73rd (penalty), 78th (penalty) minutes),

• Raphael Guerreiro (33rd minute),

• Michael Olise (38th & 61st minute),

• Leroy Sane (85th minute),

• Leon Goretzka (90+2nd minute)

Goal scorers for Dinamo:

• Bruno Petkovic (49th minute), 
•  Takuya Ogiwara (50th minute)

3. Monaco 8-3 Deportivo La Coruna:

Stadium: Stade Louis II, Monaco 

Matchday 4, 06/11/2003

Goal scorers for Monaco: 

•  Jerome Rothen (2nd minute)
• Ludovic Giuly (11th minute)
• Dado Prso (26th, 30th, 45+2nd, & 49th minute)
• Jaroslav Plasil (47th minute)
• Edouard Cisse (67th minute)
  
  

Goal scorers for Deportivo:

• Diego Tristan Herrera (39th & 52nd minute)
• Lionel Scaloni (45th minute)

4. FC Barcelona 2-8 Bayern Munich:

Stadium: Estadio do SL Benfica, Lisbon

Quarter Final second leg, 14/08/2020 (COVID-19)

Goal scorers for Barcelona:

• David Alaba (7th minute, Own Goal)
• Luis Suarez (57th minute)

Goal scorers for Bayern Munich:

• Thomas Muller (4th & 31st minute)
• Ivan Perisic (22nd minute)
• Serge Gnabry (27th minute)
• Joshua Kimmich (63rd minute)
• Robert Lewandowski (82nd minute)
• Philippe Coutinho (85th & 89th minute)

5. Paris Saint-Germain 7-2 Rosenberg:

Stadium: Parc des Princess, Paris

Matchday 5, 24/10/2000

Goal scorers for Paris:

• Frederic Dehu (16th minute)
• Christian Correa (24th minute)
• Nicolas Anelka (35th & 90th minute)
• Peter Luccin (45th minute)
• Laurent Leroy (76th minute)
• Laurent Robert (87th minute, penalty)

Goal scorer for Rosenberg:

• Christer Geroge (36th & 38th minute)

'6. Lyon 7-2 Werder Bremen:

Stade de Gerland, Lyon 

Round of 16, second leg, 09/03/2005

Goal scorers for Lyon:

• Sylvian Wiltord (8th, 55th & 64th minute)
• Michael Essien (17th & 30th minute)
• Florent Malouda (60th minute)
• Jeremy Berthod (80th minute, penalty)

Goal scorers for Werder Bremen:

• Johan Micoud (32nd minute)
• Valerien Ismael (57th minute, penalty)

7. Villarreal 6-3 Aalborg:

Stadium: Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal

Matchday 3, 21/10/2008

Goal scorers for Villarreal:

• Giuseppe Rossi (28th minute)
• Joan Capdevila (33rd minute)'
• Joseba Llorente (67th, 70th & 84th minute)
• Robert Pires (79th minute)

Goal scorers for Aalborg:

• Marek Saganowski (19th minute)
• Thomas Enevoldsen (36th minute)
• Andreas Johansson (77th minute)

8. Tottenham 2-7 Bayern Munich:

Stadium: Tottenham Hotspurs stadium, London

Matchday 2, 01/10/2019

Goal scorers for Tottenham:

• Harry Kane (61st minute, penalty)
• Heung-min Son (12th minute)

Goal scorers for Bayern Munich:

• Joshua Kimmich (15th minute)
• Robert Lewandowski (45th & 87th minute)
• Serge Gnabry (53rd, 55th, 83rd & 88th minute)

9. Manchester City 6-3 RB Leipzig:

Stadium: City of Manchester (Etihad) stadium, Manchester

17th September 2021, Matchday: 1

• Red Card: Angelino (79th minute, RB Leipzig)

Goal scorers for Man City:

• Nathan Ake (16th minute)
• Nordi Mukiele (28th minute, Own Goal)
• Riyad Mahrez (45+2nd minute, Penalty)
• Jack Grealish (56th minute)
• Jao Cancelo (75th minute)
• Gabriel Jesus (85th minute)

Goal scorers for RB Leipzig:

• Christopher Nkunku (42nd, 51st & 73rd minute)

10. Paris Saint-Germain 7-2 Maccabi Haifa:

Stadium: Parc des Princess, Paris

Matchday 5, 25/10/2022

Goal scorers for Paris:

• Lionel Messi (19th & 45th minute)
• Kylian Mbappe (32nd & 64th minute)
• Neymar Junior (35th minute)
• Shon Goldberg (67th minute, Own Goal)
• Carlos Soler (84th minute)

Goal scorer for Haifa:

• Abdoulaye Seck (38th minute & 50th minute)

11. Benfica 4-5 FC Barcelona:

Stadium: Estadio do SL Benfica, Lisbon

Matchday 7, 21/1/2024

Red Card: Cabral (90th minute, Benfica)

Goal scorers for Benfica:

• Vangelis Pavlidis (2nd, 22nd & 30th minute (Penalty))
• Ronald Araujo (68th minute, Own Goal)

Goal scorers for FC Barcelona:

• Robert Lewandowski (13th (penalty) & 78th (penalty) minute)
• Raphinha (64th & 90+6th minute)
• Eric Garcia (86th minute)

The UEFA Champions League has seen many unforgettable moments, but the record for the most goals in a match is evidence of the tournament's thrilling nature. It highlights the passion and drama that make football truly extraordinary.

Welcome to our live coverage of the Arsenal vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 quarter-final 1st leg match at Emirates Stadium.

This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you the buildup, head-to-head stats, team news and real-time updates of the all-important match from our web desk. 

Real Madrid qualified for the last eight after a controversial penalty shootout win over Atletico Madrid, after losing four games to their road to the round of 16. 

In the meantime, Arsenal thrashed PSV by 9-3 on aggregate to reach the quarter-finals. 

We have an exciting 90-minute game at hand. So, sit back and relax as we bring you all the updates from Sportz Point's web desk.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan UEFA Champions League 2024-25 quarter-final 1st leg match at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

Bayern Munich thrashed Bayer Leverkusen 5-0 across two legs to enter the quarters, whereas Inter Milan knocked Feyenoord out, winning 4-1 over two legs to storm into the last eight.

Both teams are in commendable form this season, and this face-off will offer us a potentially neck-to-neck clash. So, sit back and relax as Soumit Bhattacharya brings you the buildup, news, images, live scores, news, and updates of the Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan match from our webdesk.

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The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-finals are knocking on the doors as the quest for the coveted UCL glory offers some of the most decisive encounters this season.

Kicking off the quarters, Arsenal are set to welcome the reigning champions, Real Madrid, for the first leg of the quarter-final tie tonight at the Emirates Stadium in London.

Arsenal vs Real Madrid in the quarter-finals 🤤#UCL pic.twitter.com/fDxtSjj8MV

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 8, 2025

The Gunners thumped PSV Eindhoven in the Round of 16 to fire into the last eight, whereas Los Blancos knocked arch-rivals Atletico Madrid out on penalties.

From possible starting XIs to Fantasy predictions, here is everything you need to know about Real Madrid vs Arsenal's first leg of the Quarter-final match in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25. 

Read Also | UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up

Match Details 

Match: Arsenal vs Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-Final First Leg

Date: 9 April 2025

Time: 12:30 AM IST

Venue: Emirates Stadium, London

Broadcasting and Streaming Details

The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network. 

Team News

Arsenal

Gunners' gaffer Mikel Arteta has guided his team into the last eight once again this time after last season, thanks to a staggering 7-1 crushing of PSV in the first leg of their last-16 fight ahead of a 2-2 home draw.

However, a distressing 1-1 draw against Everton on Saturday moved Liverpool one step closer to the title, though Arteta's team selection was as much that of a man who has his eyes firmly on Madrid, where Arsenal will seek to take their unbeaten run in all tournaments to eight matches while also keeping up an incredible European home record.

In fact, the North London side has not lost any of their past 10 Champions League matches at the Emirates - keeping eight clean-sheets during that period.

Gearing up 👊 pic.twitter.com/vgA2xTkEQL

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 8, 2025

Arteta will be confident after Bukayo Saka's return from a long-standing injury, where he will be paired up with makeshift striker Mikel Merino and Martinelli. However, Ricardo Calafiori, Gabriel Margalhaes, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, and Takehiro Tomiyasu are the key absentees for tonight's game, whereas Raheem Sterling will serve a one-game suspension.

However, Gabriel Martinelli, Declan Rice, and Jurrien Timber will miss the return leg if they receive bookings tonight.

Real Madrid

As long as Carlo Ancelotti is in charge of the Real Madrid touchline, Real Madrid will seemingly always manage to find a way in the Champions League, and so it turned out in the second leg of their fiercely-fought last-16 tie with city rivals Atletico Madrid.

Following a 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final and progressing to an El Clasico final with a 5-4 aggregate victory, Real Madrid were stunned by a 1-2 La Liga defeat to Valencia last weekend.

🏟️💡✨ pic.twitter.com/o1dUM1KDBO

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) April 7, 2025

If Real Madrid can make Arsenal the 112th team they have defeated in the Champions League on Tuesday night, another trophy-less campaign will be the lot of Arteta's Arsenal unless there is some miraculous second-leg recovery.

Ancelotti will have to exclude long-time absentees Dani Carvajal, Dani Ceballos, and Eder Militao, along with Aurelin Tchouameni, who is suspended for this game. Second-choice keeper Andriy Lunin and Ferland Mendy are also doubtful. 

📋✅ ¡Nuestros convocados!
🆚 @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/p0TBcA3w6V

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) April 6, 2025

However, a long list of Madrid players might miss the second leg if booked tonight: Eduardo Camavinga, Endrick, Luka Modric, Antonio Rudiger, Lucas Vazquez, and Vinicius Jr.

Head-to-head Stats (In UCL)

Matches played: 2

Arsenal won: 1

Real Madrid won: 0

Draws: 1

Possible Playing XI

Arsenal

David Raya (GK); Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Myles Lewis-Skelly; Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Mikel Merino, Gabriel Martinelli

Real Madrid

Thibaut Courtois (GK); Federico Valverde, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rüdiger, Fran Garcia; Rodrygo, Luka Modrič, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham; Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr

Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Fantasy XI Prediction

Raya, Timber, Saliba, Rudiger, Valverde, Odegaard, Rodrygo, Bellingham, Saka, Mbappe, Vinicius

The future of Ansu Fati at FC Barcelona has become clearer than ever as the out-of-favour youngster is adamant about leaving the club this summer.

Having been hailed as the natural heir to club legend Lionel Messi and wearing the coveted number 10 shirt, the 22-year-old forward has suffered a sad decline this season.

❗️ Ansu Fati is feeling really down and disappointed with the situation he’s going through and is now open to leaving. New clubs are starting to show interest in the player.

Ansu is also frustrated with how the club has treated him in small ways—like in training, when he was… pic.twitter.com/INZipMEgtW

— Barça Buzz (@Barca_Buzz) April 6, 2025

Since Hansi Flick took over at the club, Fati has been on the bench far more than playing on the field, which created a distressing situation for the club as well as for the player.

Deco, Barca's sporting director, is reportedly trying to neutralize this season, considering the ongoing regrets at the club for not having seen Fati's full talent due to injury. However, the solution is clear — he needs to be sold, and on a minimum transfer fee of €15 million. 

This figure would appear too small for a player who was once being hailed as the next big thing, but with time and inconsistent play, much of his value has drastically declined.

Read Also | Manchester City reportedly ready to offer €100 million for Pedri

Fati seeks exit from Barcelona

Although his loan spell at Brighton in the Premier League was seen as a new beginning to his career, the season has been very disappointing for Ansu Fati. The forward has openly admitted that he is no longer part of Flick's plans and is now seeking alternative options to salvage his career.

Sources close to the player indicate that he wants a sporting project where he feels valued, gets back to consistency, and above all, can enjoy playing football again. Only 22 years old, Fati knows that he still has time to play at his ultimate level again, but the first step is to identify a club that truly believes in his potential.

However, since the Copa del Rey RO32 game against Barbastro on January 4th, he has failed to earn any game time, even for a single minute.

Ansu Fati has not played since January 4 in Barbastro. pic.twitter.com/C2R91ics8P

— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) April 6, 2025

Fati's contract at Barcelona runs until 2027, but he is already thinking of a departure next summer. This was an option he thought of during the last winter transfer window in January, but after discussions with Hansi Flick, he chose to stay with the team, hopeful that he would be given his opportunity.

In January, several clubs expressed interest in Ansu Fati’s willingness to change his surroundings. Clubs such as Ajax, Borussia Dortmund, Porto, and Besiktas all attempted to convince the Spaniard to join their sides, reported Mundo Deportivo.

Ajax, Borussia Dortmund, Porto and Besiktas were all interested in Ansu Fati in January.

However, he decided to stay at Barcelona and fight for a chance.

— @mundodeportivo pic.twitter.com/OZw40RPHUO

— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) April 6, 2025

Fati is also frustrated with some things that are no longer in Flick's control but are subject to the club instead. For example, in a few training sessions, he has been the top performer in numerous instances, yet he has watched other players being featured on Barcelona's social media while he is barely being mentioned.

Read Also | Top 11 players with most matches in Laliga history

Barcelona reportedly want €15 million for Fati

Despite his current setbacks, Ansu Fati still draws attention from several clubs. LaLiga teams have enquired about his availability, and Premier League teams are keeping an eye too, lured by the low price tag for a player once considered one of Europe's brightest rising stars.

Sevilla, Villareal, and Real Betis have done the groundwork to potentially sign the winger, either through a loan deal or through a permanent transfer.

English teams, including West Ham and Everton, have apparently agreed to negotiate with them, especially if Barcelona are willing to have favorable terms like variable fees on the transfer price or a loan deal with a compulsory buy.

Deco is aware of the financial situation at the club; he doesn't want to go through a low-cost sale. However, he considers that bids of 30 or 40 million euros are now not on the table. What the target is, though, is to negotiate a sale of no less than 15 million euros, which will assist in relaxing the wage bill and creating liquidity without inflicting massive financial damage.

🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona’s plan with Ansu Fati remains same as January, trying to find a new club in order to sell him.

Ansu rejected more than 4 approaches in January and he’ll have the final decision, but Barça remain open to letting him go.

In that case, new winger could join. 👀 pic.twitter.com/yhcCjUE7er

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 18, 2025

In conclusion, Ansu Fati’s chapter at FC Barcelona is edging closer to a painful end. Although the ending is not as dreamlike as hoped, Barcelona have faith that he can rediscover his best form elsewhere. His talent is still very much unutilized; he only needs the right environment to shine once more.

Read Also | Pau Cubarsi signs Contract Extension with Barcelona to stay at the club until 2029

European football has gifted us numerous memorable moments and matches this season, and we can expect more to come in the upcoming months.

The top five European Leagues – Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 have different title chase scenarios as the leagues are entering the final lap, leading the clubs to their fate in the 2024-25 season.

England, Germany, and France have witnessed a one-sided battle for the league title this season, except for Spain and Italy, where the champions might be decided even in the closing matchday this season.

In this article, we will examine the league table scenarios, possible equations for the league leaders to secure the title, and the contention for the continental competitions such as UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League for next season.

Premier League 

Liverpool are currently atop the Premier League 2024-25 table, having bagged 73 points in 30 matches. The Reds are edging closer to the title as Arsenal, the second-placed side, dropped points against Everton in a 1-1 stalemate yesterday.

Liverpool have a chance to extend their lead at the top with a win against Fulham this evening, which will see them going 14 points ahead of the Gunners.

The Mikel Arteta-led side has earned 62 points in 31 games so far. As of now, Liverpool only need 11 points from their last eight games to secure the Premier League title for the 20th time in their history.

Liverpool are just four wins away from being crowned Premier League champions.

If it plays out like that, they could win the title at Anfield vs. Spurs then receive guard of honours from both Chelsea and Arsenal 🤯 pic.twitter.com/MVDmpDzRhi

— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) April 5, 2025

Nottingham Forest have been a surprise entrant for a top-four finish in the Premier League, charging for a UEFA Champions League berth next season. The Forest are now third with 57 points in 31 games – five points clear of the fourth-placed Chelsea.

Fifth-placed Manchester City (51 points in 30 games) and Aston Villa (51 points in 31 games), now sixth, will throw a tough challenge for the Champions League and Europa League berth, whereas seventh-placed Newcastle United (50 points in 29 games) might surpass City and Villa in the race.

Premier League 2024-25 Table

LaLiga

The title race in LaLiga 2024-25 has intensified dramatically after the league leaders FC Barcelona and nearest challengers Real Madrid dropped points in the same day yesterday. Los Blancos faced a shocking 1-2 defeat against Valencia at home, whereas Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw against Real Betis at home.

Barcelona are currently atop the table with 67 points in 30 matches, four points clear of Real Madrid with 63 points in the same number of games. The title race might go down to the last matchday as these two teams will meet in the fierce El Clasico, scheduled for May 11th, which could decide the potential champions. 

Despite failing to take full advantage of Real Madrid’s slip-up, Barcelona remain 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙑𝙔 𝙁𝘼𝙑𝙊𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙀𝙎 to win the LALIGA title - according to @OptaAnalyst 📊📈 pic.twitter.com/uUQ5lu6uir

— 433 (@433) April 6, 2025

Fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao (53 points in 29 games) are already five points ahead of Real Betis, now fifth (48 points in 30 games) with one game in hand. Sixth-placed Villareal (47 points in 28 games) could pose a challenge for both of them for UCL and UEL qualification, with two games in hand to match Betis' tally.

LaLiga 2024-25 Table

Serie A

Serie A 2024-25 might witness one of the greatest showdowns in the title charge in the league's history, as league leaders Inter Milan dropped points in a 2-2 draw against Parma last night.

Defending champions Inter Milan are currently topping the table with 68 points across 31 games, having played one game more than second-placed Napoli, who have accumulated 64 points in 30 games. If Napoli ends this week with a win, the gap between these two teams will be just one, leading the teams to walk the wire in the final matchdays.

🚨 After Inter’s draw vs Parma today, the Serie A title race is wide open!

Napoli and Inter are neck and neck — and with only a few games left, neither side can afford to drop points.

Every match now feels like a final. Who will hold their nerve?#Inter #Napoli #SerieA… pic.twitter.com/tyRpVx9lWI

— GlobalFootballX (@MorckIsak) April 5, 2025

The pressure to finish in the top four have also intensified in Italy. With Inter and Napoli confirmed to finish in the top four, third-placed Atalanta (58 points in 30 games), fourth-placed Bologna (56 points in 30 games), fifth-placed Juventus (55 points in 30 games), and sixth-placed AS Roma (52 points in 30 games) will battle it out for the last two UCL berths.

Serie A 2024-25 Table

Bundesliga

As of now, only six points separate league leaders Bayern Munich and second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, though Bayern might attain the Bundesliga 2024-25 title and a first trophy for Harry Kane – if they manage to accumulate 13 from the 18 points available.

Bayern Munich are now ahead with 68 points in 28 games, whereas reigning Champions Bayer Leverkusen have managed 62 in the same number of matches, practically confirming their participation in next season's Champions League.

However, the race for two other UCL berths will draw Eintracht Frankfurt (third, 48 points in 28 games), FSV Mainz (fourth, 46 points in 28 games), RB Leipzig (fifth, 45 points in 28 games), and Borussia Monchengladbach (sixth, 43 points in 27 games) into a battle, looking for places in continental competitions.

Bundesliga 2024-25 Table

Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain have claimed the 2024-25 Ligue 1 title after beating Angers 1-0 last night, ensuring their fourth successive title with 74 points in 28 games. The Luis Enrique-managed side have been crowned champions with six matches remaining and are now 24 points ahead of the second-placed AS Monaco (50 points in 28 matches). 

PSG have clinched another milestone, winning the league title without losing a single game so far, and with six matches remaining, they will look to embrace the 'invincible' tag by ending the season without a single defeat.

If Les Parisiens complete an unbeaten league season, they will join a special group of clubs from Europe's top five leagues that have achieved this feat. This group includes Bayer Leverkusen in 2024, Juventus in 2012, Arsenal in 2004, AC Milan in 1992, Perugia in 1979, and Preston North End in 1889.

However, the race to qualify for next season's UCL will go down to the wire between six teams who are differentiated by only four points – AS Monaco (50), Olympique de Marseille (49), Olympique Lyonnais (48), OGC Nice (47), Lille OSC (47), and RC Strasbourg (46).

Ligue 1 2024-25 Table

(*all stats are accurate as of the time of publishing this article.)