Arsenal etched their name into the Champions League record books on Wednesday night, becoming the first club to win all eight matches in the competition’s league phase after a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty. Kairat, competing in the Champions League for the first time, endured a difficult campaign and finished bottom of the expanded 36-team table with just one point from eight games, never truly matching the Premier League leaders despite a spirited showing. Making his first start in almost a year following a prolonged spell on the sidelines, Havertz made an immediate impact. Ricardinho pulled one back deep into stoppage time to give the hosts a late consolation, ensuring their maiden Champions League journey ended on a positive note. However, the night ultimately belonged to Arsenal, whose flawless league-phase run underlined their growing stature on Europe’s biggest stage.