Best games on Wednesday, October 21

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · final

The Lineup Is ranked 73 games on Wednesday, October 21 and found 3 worth watching, led by Fluminense at Palmeiras (importance 122). Here's how that day's slate finished.

  1. #1 · Copa LibertadoresImportance 122
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    Fluminense at Palmeiras

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    Palmeiras

    Palmeiras take a 2-1 aggregate lead over Fluminense into the second leg of their semifinal, with a place in the final at stake. Fluminense must overturn the deficit to advance.

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  2. #2 · Champions LeagueImportance 77
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    Arsenal at Bayern

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    Bayern1-2-02

    Declan Rice's 82nd-minute equaliser rescued Arsenal a point in a 2-2 draw at Bayern after Harry Kane's penalty put Bayern ahead. Arsenal remained unbeaten with six points, two ahead of Bayern.

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  3. #3 · Champions LeagueImportance 62
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    Feyenoord at Betis

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    Betis3-0-01

    Betis beat Feyenoord 1-0 to stay perfect through two group matches, with Isco converting a 59th-minute penalty. Feyenoord remained on three points.

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How the ranking works

Every game gets an importance score, built from 11 factors — rankings, playoff stakes, rivalry, star power, elimination pressure, how close the game actually projects to be, and more. The score is explained, never a black box. Narratives are written from the real state of the season — not "tune in tonight."

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