WCL and WSL talking points: Arsenal show super strength but Manchester pair stumble
The Guardian · 2026-04-27 · archive
Barça’s need to adapt on show in Bayern draw, while Sam Kerr’s ‘perfect hat-trick’ is denied by a lack of technologyAlexia Putellas said Barcelona have to “adapt our game” after a 1-1 draw away to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals. The game, in which the scorer of Bayern’s equaliser, Franziska Kett, was sent off for pulling Salma Paralluelo’s hair late on, was a far cry from the 7-1 victory the Spanish champions earned over the German champions in their opening match of the league phase of the competition. “We knew this game would be...
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West Ham United’s divisional rivals navigated a series of significant results across domestic and European competition. In the league, a prominent London club showcased considerable form, while both Manchester teams faced setbacks that impacted their standing. On the continental stage, the Champions League semi-finals produced a competitive draw between the Spanish and German title holders, leaving the tie balanced ahead of the second leg. These matches also highlighted the impact of officiating tools, as one prolific forward was denied a perfect hat-trick due to a lack of technology, while disciplinary action saw a player dismissed for unsporting conduct late in play.
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