Arsenal defeats Napoli in Champions League as Inter falls to Real Madrid

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Arsenal defeats Napoli in Champions League as Inter falls to Real Madrid
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Napoli suffered a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in their Champions League opener at Stadio Maradona. Martin Ødegaard scored the decisive goal for the Gunners, marking a third consecutive loss for the team under manager Massimiliano Allegri. Inter also recorded a loss in the competition, falling to Real Madrid despite a goal from Carlos Augusto. Mistakes by Yann Bisseck and Josep Martinez contributed to the result for the Italian side. Following these outcomes, Italian football interest shifts to Roma and Como as they prepare for their upcoming European fixtures. Roma travels to Istanbul to face Fenerbahçe in the Europa League under manager Gasperini, while Como continues its project with players including Nico Paz and Moise Kean.

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  • Arsenal defeated Napoli 1-0 at Stadio Maradona with a goal from Martin Ødegaard.
  • Massimiliano Allegri has now managed Napoli for three consecutive defeats.
  • Real Madrid recorded a win over Inter despite a goal from Carlos Augusto.
  • Roma faces Fenerbahçe in Istanbul for an upcoming Europa League match.
  • Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli remains sidelined following surgery.
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  • 7:45 AMYahoo SportsToday’s Papers: Napoli stumble as Roma and Como fly the flag
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