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WSL and WCL talking points: City have a Knaak and is Dumornay the world’s best?
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5/4/2026

WSL and WCL talking points: City have a Knaak and is Dumornay the world’s best?

OL Lyonnes ended Arsenal’s Champions League hopes while Rebecca Knaak puts Man City on the brink of WSL title gloryWho is the best player in the world right now? Melchie Dumornay continues to make a strong claim for that accolade after her starring role in OL Lyonnes’ comeback to beat Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals. The fearless Haiti international won a first-half penalty and provided a superb assist for Jule Brand’s late winner in the second leg, as well as being a constant thorn in Arsenal’s side with her pace, trickery and energy. The attacking midfielder, having missed the first leg through injury, helped the French side come from 2-1 down to win 4-3 on aggregate. Tom Garry Continue reading...

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Barcelona Reach Sixth Successive Champions League Final After Beating Bayern Munich
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Barcelona Reach Sixth Successive Champions League Final After Beating Bayern Munich

Barcelona secured their place in a sixth consecutive Women's Champions League final with a 4-2 victory over Bayern Munich at Camp Nou, winning 5-3 on aggregate. Alexia Putellas scored twice, bringing her to 233 goals for the club and making her the second-highest scorer in Barcelona history across men's and women's teams. The final in Oslo on May 23 will see Barcelona face OL Lyonnes, now coached by former Barcelona manager Jonatan Giráldez, adding narrative intrigue to an already compelling showdown between Europe's two dominant women's clubs.

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Barcelona reach sixth straight Champions League final after beating Bayern Munich 5-3 on aggregate
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Barcelona reach sixth straight Champions League final after beating Bayern Munich 5-3 on aggregate

Barcelona secured their place in a sixth successive Women's Champions League final with a 4-2 victory over Bayern Munich at Camp Nou, winning the tie 5-3 on aggregate. Alexia Putellas scored twice, while Caroline Graham Hansen and Salma Paralluelo starred in a dominant display. Barcelona will face OL Lyonnes in Oslo on May 23, a fascinating final against former coach Jonatan Giráldez, who led Barcelona to Champions League glory in 2023 and 2024 before departing for Lyonnes.

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Lyonnes edge past Arsenal in Champions League semi-final after VAR drama
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Lyonnes edge past Arsenal in Champions League semi-final after VAR drama

OL Lyonnes defeated Arsenal 1-0 in their Women's Champions League semi-final second leg at Groupama Stadium, progressing 2-1 on aggregate. The decisive moment came when Jule Brand's late winning goal survived a VAR offside check by mere centimetres. Arsenal had earlier been denied by a penalty retake after Daphne van Domselaar stepped off her line. Lyonnes, revitalised by the returns of Melchie Dumornay and Selma Bacha, were worthy winners and will face either Barcelona or Chelsea in the final. Arsenal's defeat exposes ongoing set-piece vulnerabilities and leaves them facing a potential trophyless season.

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OL Lyonnes v Arsenal: Women’s Champions League semi-final, second leg – live
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5/2/2026

OL Lyonnes v Arsenal: Women’s Champions League semi-final, second leg – live

⚽ Updates from the 2pm BST kick-off (agg 1-2)⚽ Live scores | Read Moving the Goalposts | Mail TahaHere’s Tom Garry’s preview.Michele Kang rebranded the club from Lyon to OL Lyonnes last year and spent significantly last summer, adding star names such as the France striker Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Lily Yohannes, as well as hiring Giráldez, a Champions League-winning head coach. They are unbeaten in the French top division so their toughest challenge comes in Europe and, to a degree, it feels as if their season has been gearing up for Saturday’s showdown. Continue reading...

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