Champions League 2025/26: Today’s Matches, Matchday 7 of the League Phase (January 20)

Today, Tuesday, January 20, the matches of Matchday 7 of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 league phase will take place. The tournament is approaching its decisive stage — only two rounds remain, and the battle for the TOP 8 (direct qualification to the Round of 16) and the TOP 24 (play-off qualification) is becoming increasingly intense.

Kick-off times are listed in CET.
Yerevan time:

• Early matches — 21:45

• Main matches — 00:00

Standings Before the Matches

After six matchdays, the table has taken a clear shape:

• Arsenal have already secured a TOP 8 finish and direct qualification for the Round of 16.

• PSG, Manchester City, and Atalanta have guaranteed at least a TOP 24 spot but continue to fight for a place in the TOP 8.

• Kairat and Villarreal have lost their chances of reaching the play-offs and are finishing the tournament without competitive motivation.

This makes several of today’s matches crucial, especially in the battle for positions 6–14.

Champions League Fixtures Today (January 20)

League Phase – Matchday 7

16:30 CET
Kairat vs Club Brugge

18:45 CET
Bodø/Glimt vs Manchester City

21:00 CET
Copenhagen vs Napoli
Inter vs Arsenal
Olympiacos vs Bayer
Real Madrid vs Monaco
Sporting vs PSG
Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund
Villarreal vs Ajax

Analysis and Importance of Key Matches

Inter vs Arsenal
The headline match of the round.
Arsenal are already in the TOP 8, while Inter (6th place) are fighting to stay there. Dropped points could push the Italians into the play-off zone.

Sporting vs PSG
Both teams are in the TOP 14. PSG have already secured a TOP 24 place, but a win could bring them closer to direct qualification for the Round of 16.

Real Madrid vs Monaco
Real Madrid are right on the TOP 8 boundary and cannot afford mistakes. Monaco are hovering near the edge of the TOP 24 and desperately need points.

Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund
A head-to-head clash between play-off contenders. A defeat could seriously complicate either team’s situation ahead of Matchday 8.

Kairat vs Club Brugge
No longer decisive for qualification, but important in terms of ranking points and prestige.

Villarreal vs Ajax
Both teams are near the bottom of the table and have almost no chance of reaching the play-offs. Only Ajax retain slim theoretical hopes of making the TOP 24.