By Danong
On Wednesday night, Arsenal return to the spotlight as they take on Club Brugge in round six of the 2025/26 Champions League league phase.
Following their disappointing 2–1 defeat to Aston Villa, the Gunners will be eager to bounce back and rediscover that winning feeling.
Sitting proudly at the top of the Champions League log heading into matchday six, Arsenal will be determined to retain their place at the summit.
Key facts ahead of the clash
The encounter, set for the Jan Breydel Stadium in Brugge, carries plenty of intrigue. Here’s what you need to know:
Arsenal and Brugge have never previously met in European competition.
The Gunners boast a flawless record so far, five wins from five, while Brugge have managed just one victory and a draw, losing the other three.
If Gabriel Martinelli finds the net, he will have scored in five consecutive Champions League matches.
Saliba, Rice and Trossard have not travelled. Ricardo Calafiori was spotted limping after the Villa game and remains a doubt.
Predicted line‑up
Arteta may opt to go strong in order for his team to leave Belgium with all three points. If he does, this could be the line‑up to deliver it:
Raya
White,Timber, Hincapié, Lewis Skelly
Zubimendi, Eze, Merino
Saka, Gyökeres, Madueke
Resting Martin Odegaard, who has only just returned from injury, could prove a wise move to avoid overloading him. Such a decision would allow Eberechi Eze to be tried centrally, reminding everyone of his influence after struggling out wide against Villa.
A win on Wednesday night would ease the pressure on Arteta and his players, providing the much‑needed lift to return to winning ways and, crucially, to sustain that momentum.
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