Promising signs for Arsenal women despite Lyon defeat
Arsenal lost 2-1 to OL Lyonnes but showed improvement after a tough run, with Renée Slegers expected to rotate ahead of Brighton and Benfica clashes.
Arsenal lost 2-1 to OL Lyonnes but showed improvement after a tough run, with Renée Slegers expected to rotate ahead of Brighton and Benfica clashes.
Renée Slegers faces mounting pressure after a 3-2 defeat at Manchester City exposed Arsenal’s wastefulness ahead of a testing run of fixtures.
Arsenal face Lyon, Real Madrid and Twente at home in the Women’s Champions League, with Bayern, Benfica and OH Leuven away in the league phase.
Arsenal have learned their opponents for the League Phase of the Women’s Champions League, with the draw taking place on Friday.
UEFA’s new Women’s Europa Cup kicked off this week, while the Champions League qualifiers produced drama for clubs across Europe.
The UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifying draw has been made, with giants of the women’s game set to fight for the final places in the new League phase.
Historic wins for Armenian and Northern Irish sides headline the UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifying, with six clubs advancing to round two.
UEFA confirms draw dates and structure for the 2025/26 Women’s Champions League and Europa Cup, with 74 teams involved and a new format unveiled.
The WSL will expand to 14 teams in 2026/27, with major promotion and relegation reforms. But the added matches could test players and scheduling limits.
Arsenal have five players in UEFA’s Women’s Champions League Team of the Season, recognising their superb European campaign. Barcelona have four.
Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey masterminds Champions League final win over former club Barcelona with a standout display full of intelligence, grit and guile.
Stina Blackstenius says scoring in Arsenal’s Champions League final win over Barcelona “means everything” after stepping off the bench to secure the title.
Chloe Kelly says she found happiness again at Arsenal after nearly stepping away from football, following the Champions League final win over Barcelona.
One of only six supporters who travelled to Umeå in 2007 was in the stands again in Lisbon to witness Arsenal reclaim their European crown.
Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati says she “can’t believe it” after Arsenal’s shock Champions League win. The midfielder admits the holders weren’t at their best in Lisbon.
Arsenal stunned Europe’s top side in Lisbon with a performance of grit, intelligence and timing to reclaim a crown they last touched 18 years ago.
Ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League final, Manuela Zinsberger shares a brutally honest view on her place, her motivation, and what matters most.
Alessia Russo says Arsenal believe they can match Barcelona in the Champions League final as the Gunners bid to end their 18-year wait for European glory.
Arsenal’s stunning victory in Lyon reshaped the UWCL and revealed tactical masterstrokes, record crowds, and a historic road to the final. Find out how.
Arsenal are closing in on Europe but not all paths are equal. A new format could change everything.