History was made on the European stage! We've just wrapped up the Champions League league phase with a perfect 8 wins out of 8, a feat that has never been accomplished before in the competition's history. This incredible run not only secured our top spot but etched our name in the record books. But how does this historic achievement truly stack up against the titans of European football? Let's dive into the numbers and find out!
Our Unstoppable March to Perfection
It all began with a 2-0 away victory against Athletic Club, thanks to some impactful substitutions from Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. We then continued our winning ways at home, notching up 2-0 wins against Olympiacos and a dominant 4-0 thrashing of Atletico Madrid. The momentum only grew as Bukayo Saka's penalty and a brace from Mikel Merino led us to a 3-0 triumph over Slavia Prague. Perhaps one of the most memorable nights saw us defeat Bayern Munich 3-1, with Jurrien Timber, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Martinelli all finding the back of the net against a team that finished just behind us in the standings.
And this is the part most people miss... Madueke and Martinelli were on fire again, scoring all three goals in a 3-0 win against Club Brugge. Our winning streak extended to seven games against Inter Milan at the San Siro, with Gabriel Jesus scoring twice and Viktor Gyokeres sealing the victory. The final match against Kairat Almaty saw us win 3-2, with Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Martinelli on the scoresheet. Interestingly, Kairat's late goal was the first time we had won a match by less than two goals during the league phase. This means we've joined an elite club of only two teams in European Cup and Champions League history to have won seven consecutive games by a margin of two or more goals, a feat previously matched by Bayern Munich's formidable 2019/20 squad.
Gabriel Martinelli's Stellar Performance
Speaking of individual brilliance, Gabriel Martinelli's goal against Kairat means he's now scored 6 goals in this Champions League league phase. This puts him second only to the legendary Thierry Henry in our club's history for goals scored in a single edition of the competition! Here's a look at our top scorers during this incredible run:
- Gabriel Martinelli: 6 goals
- Viktor Gyokeres: 4 goals
- Noni Madueke: 3 goals
- Mikel Merino: 2 goals
- Gabriel Jesus: 2 goals
- Bukayo Saka: 2 goals
- Gabriel: 1 goal
- Kai Havertz: 1 goal
- Jurrien Timber: 1 goal
- Leandro Trossard: 1 goal
Beyond the Perfect Record
Our eight wins in a row not only mark the first time we've finished the league phase with a perfect record but also represent our longest winning streak in European history. This surpasses our previous bests of six-match winning runs in the 2005/06 Champions League campaign (where we reached the final) and the 2020/21 Europa League group stages. It's also the first time we've ever achieved a perfect record in a Champions League group or league phase, having never won all six of our group matches in the competition's previous format.
Here's a look at our longest winning streaks in European competitions:
- Champions League: 8 wins (Ongoing, started 16/09/2025)
- Europa League: 6 wins (22/10/2020 - 10/12/2020)
- Champions League: 6 wins (09/03/2005 - 22/11/2005)
How We Stack Up Against Europe's Best
We're currently on the hottest winning streak in Europe's premier competition, but how does it compare to the longest runs in the European Cup's 71-year history? Currently, Bayern Munich holds the record with an astonishing 15 consecutive wins between September 2019 and November 2020. Their 10-game winning streak in 2013 is tied with Real Madrid's streak across 2014 and 2015, and Manchester City's run from 2023-2024.
But here's where it gets controversial... While our 8-game streak is phenomenal, it's still some way off the all-time records. Do you think our current form is a sign of sustained dominance, or just a temporary purple patch? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Here are some of the longest winning streaks in the UCL:
- Bayern Munich: 15 wins (18/09/2019 - 25/11/2020)
- Manchester City: 10 wins (17/05/2023 - 06/03/2024)
- Real Madrid: 10 wins (23/04/2014 - 18/02/2015)
- Bayern Munich: 10 wins (02/04/2013 - 27/11/2013)
English Clubs' Dominance
When looking at English clubs specifically, only one has enjoyed a longer winning streak in European Cup or Champions League history: Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, who achieved 10 consecutive wins between May 2023 and March 2024. Our 8 wins now place us second among English sides in this regard.
Here's how English clubs rank:
- Manchester City: 10 wins (17/05/2023 - 06/03/2024)
- Arsenal: 8 wins (16/09/2025 - Ongoing)
- Liverpool: 7 wins (17/09/2024 - 21/01/2025)
Our Unbeaten Legacy
Beyond just winning streaks, we also have an impressive history of unbeaten runs across various European competitions. Our longest unbeaten streak spans 16 games in the now-defunct UEFA Cup Winners' Cup from 1993/94 to the 1994/95 season, where we reached the final. Another remarkable spell saw us go 13 games unbeaten on our way to the Champions League final in the 2005/06 season. These streaks highlight our consistent ability to perform at the highest level over extended periods.
Here are our longest unbeaten runs in European football:
- Cup Winners' Cup: 16 games (15/09/1993 - 06/04/1995)
- Champions League: 13 games (09/03/2005 - 25/04/2006)
- UEFA Cup & Cup Winners' Cup: 12 games (06/12/1978 - 30/09/1981)
What do you think? Is this perfect league phase the start of a new era of dominance for us in Europe, or is it too early to tell? Share your predictions and opinions below!
