Football Agenda 22 October 2026: Galatasaray Win at Lille, Arsenal Hold Bayern

After the third round of Champions League league-phase matches, the football agenda is busy. It was an encouraging European night for Turkish football, while in the Süper Lig the derby played early in the week reshaped the table. Here are the main developments.

Galatasaray take their first win at Lille

Galatasaray beat Lille 4-2 away on matchday three of the Champions League league phase, claiming their first European win of the season. Yunus Akgün put the Turkish side ahead early, but Soriba Diaoune scored twice to send Lille into half-time level at 2-2. Alexey Batrakov restored the lead before the break, and Victor Osimhen made it 4-2 on 61 minutes. An own goal credited to Berke Özer also appeared on the scoresheet. Galatasaray had lost 4-1 at home to Barcelona in their previous match, so the result is a welcome lift. They now have one win and two defeats from three league-phase games.

Bayern Munich and Arsenal draw 2-2 at the Allianz Arena

One of the most talked-about games was played in Munich. Arsenal led through Eze in the 25th minute, and Davies levelled for Bayern on 35. Harry Kane put Bayern ahead from the penalty spot on 61 minutes after a Timber handball, before Declan Rice equalised for Arsenal in the 82nd. Manuel Neuer also made a notable late save. Bayern remain unbeaten in this season's competition, while Arsenal reached seven points from three games. Real Madrid also won emphatically that night, with Mbappé and Yan Diomande among the standouts.

Manchester United humbled at Como

One of Europe's harshest results came in Italy, where Manchester United lost 4-1 at Como. United became the first English club in Champions League history to concede inside the first two minutes in back-to-back matches. Coach Michael Carrick apologised to supporters afterwards, calling the performance "unacceptable" and saying he did not like what he saw. Bruno Fernandes' criticism of the team also made headlines, and Carrick responded to it. The defeat has increased the pressure on the manager; sources differ on the exact length of United's winless run.

Trabzonspor beat Beşiktaş in the Süper Lig

In Süper Lig week 8, played on 19 October, Trabzonspor beat Beşiktaş 2-0 at home. The goals came from Ozan Tufan and Salah, with Trabzonspor 1-0 up at the interval. The win took Trabzonspor to 16 points, with Beşiktaş on 15. For Beşiktaş the defeat means a need to regroup quickly before the next round of fixtures.

The big picture

Galatasaray's four-goal showing at Lille is the headline for Turkish football in Europe. Abroad, the Bayern–Arsenal thriller and United's collapse at Como will keep people talking. In the Süper Lig, the Trabzonspor–Beşiktaş result matters for the balance near the top, and recovery efforts plus possible disciplinary referrals are among the storylines to watch before the next round.

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