Champions League Matchday Three: Where Every Contender Stands

Matchday three of the Champions League produced two heavyweight collisions and one genuine shock, reshaping how the competition's leading contenders look heading into the next round of fixtures.

Paris Saint-Germain remain the team to beat after beating Barcelona 4-2, though the cost — a season-threatening ACL injury for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, plus thigh injuries for Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos — was severe. Barcelona's 11-match unbeaten start to the season came to an end in the same match, despite another moment of brilliance from Lamine Yamal.

Arsenal and Bayern share the points

Arsenal's 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich was a reminder of both sides' credentials heading into the latter stages, with Harry Kane's imperious form continuing to boost Bayern's chances while Arsenal's squad depth — bar a concerning Bukayo Saka injury — keeps them firmly in the conversation for a top-two finish.

• Perfect records (3 wins from 3): PSG, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Real Betis
• Biggest casualty: Manchester United, thrashed 4-1 by Como
• Biggest injury blow: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG), ruptured ACL
• Standout individual form: Harry Kane, scoring in 10 straight Champions League matches

Manchester City's mixed picture

Manchester City slipped a place in the pecking order despite a 5-1 win over AEK Athens inspired by a Phil Foden hat-trick, their form undermined by a 4-2 defeat to PSG sandwiched in between. With City's Premier League title challenge far from certain, their Champions League campaign may yet become the priority by the time the knockout rounds arrive.

Real Madrid's quiet efficiency

Real Madrid's performances have not always convinced under new manager Jose Mourinho, but results have: three wins from three, including Tuesday's 4-1 defeat of RB Leipzig, keep them firmly inside the group of sides yet to drop a point.