English clubs demonstrate their strength in the Champions League

With Newcastle progressing past the Playoff stage, the Premier League is now the first competition to feature 6 teams in the Champions League knockout rounds.

Premier League It has long been regarded as the most exciting football league in the world. In the 2025/26 season, English clubs once again prove why they are currently the top league in Europe.

Even before the Champions League began, the Premier League set a record with 6 teams participating, more than any other national league. After the group stage, all six English teams advanced, showcasing the Premier League's dominance.

Arsenal

Arsenal has shown overwhelming power and has been unstoppable in this season’s Champions League. Under Mikel Arteta, they won all 8 matches, topping their group. This includes impressive victories over Bayern Munich (3-1), Atletico Madrid (4-0), and Inter Milan (3-1).

Arsenal became the first club in history to complete the group stage with a perfect record, highlighting the excellence of English football.

Liverpool

Despite inconsistent form in the Premier League, Liverpool has shown a positive side in Europe. The Reds won 6 out of 8 group matches, including notable wins against Atletico Madrid (3-2), Real Madrid (1-0), and Frankfurt (5-1).

The two losses to Galatasaray and PSV were considered unfortunate incidents, as Liverpool bounced back strongly in later matches. Finishing third in the Champions League group is a fair outcome for Arne Slot’s team given their performance.

Tottenham

Tottenham has struggled in the Premier League, frequently disappointing. However, in Europe, the Spurs show a very different form. They lost only once to reigning champions PSG, while securing 5 wins and 2 draws. This impressive record places Tottenham 4th in the Champions League, contrasting sharply with their 16th place in the Premier League.

Chelsea

Chelsea also have inconsistent results domestically but perform well in Europe. They won 5, drew 1, and lost 2 group matches. The Blues impressed with victories over Barcelona (3-0) and Ajax (5-1), proving their strength on the continental stage.

Man City

Unlike other English teams, Man City have been strong in the Premier League but inconsistent in the Champions League. Losses to Bayer Leverkusen and Bodo/Glimt pushed them out of the top positions. They had to wait until the final matchday, after beating Galatasaray, to secure the last direct spot in the round of 16.

Newcastle

Among the English representatives, Newcastle is the only team that failed to break into the top 8. Compared to the others, Newcastle faced a tougher schedule against top teams like PSG and Barcelona. Nevertheless, they secured 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, finishing just 2 points shy of the top 8.

In the Playoff round, Newcastle quickly demonstrated their strength with two commanding wins over Qarabag, with an aggregate score of 9-3, earning their place in the round of 16. Newcastle’s presence also ensured the Premier League retained all 6 members after the group stage.