UEFA Champions League sets new single-week goal record

A new record has been set in the UEFA Champions League for the highest number of goals scored in a single week of tournament history. During the second week of the 2026-27 league stage, 78 goals were scored across 18 matches, surpassing the previous record of 71 goals set during the third week of the 2025-26 season.

Notable match results from the week include Liverpool defeating LASK 6-3 and Aston Villa securing a significant victory. In matches involving Turkish representatives, Galatasaray lost 4-1 to Barcelona, while Fenerbahçe suffered a 6-0 defeat against Aston Villa.