Havertz recovered from the hamstring problem that plagued him last campaign, but has now suffered a knee injury just one match into Arsenal’s 2025–26 Premier League title push. The German joins Gabriel Jesus, who is still recovering from an ACL injury, on the sidelines, leaving Viktor Gyökeres as the club’s only fit striker.

Xabi Alonso gets the win in his first LaLiga game in charge of Real Madrid, as Kylian Mbappé's penalty gives the hosts a 1-0 win over Osasuna.