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Atletico Madrid star Andrea Medina suffered a “traumatic brain injury” during a Women’s Champions League clash with Juventus. She required urgent medical attention on the field before being rushed to hospital. A positive update on her condition has been delivered as the 21-year-old starts out on the road to recovery - with the wider footballing world wishing her well.

Just over four months after Arsenal stunned Barcelona in the Women's Champions League final to win their second European crown, the most prestigious club competition in the women's game is back this week, with the Gunners partaking in perhaps the most eye-catching fixture of matchday one as they prepare for a clash with eight-time winners Lyon, in a rematch of last season's semi-final.

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Alisha Lehmann starred in Como's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday as the Italian club finished third in The Women's Cup. Lehmann, who joined Como this summer after spending just one season at Juventus, was also presented with a special portrait after helping her new team to victory.