Por primera vez en diez años, el Manchester City es campeón de la Superliga Femenina. El título llegó tras el empate del Arsenal en Brighton, que les dio el título sin necesidad de jugar. Para un equipo que ha sido segundo en cinco ocasiones desde 2016, el sabor del triunfo es igual de dulce.
El empate 1-1 del Arsenal en Brighton el miércoles le dio el título de la Superliga Femenina al Manchester City, que no lo conseguía desde hace diez años. Tras varios duros compromisos de la Liga de Campeones, Renee Slegers rotó a varias jugadoras para el viaje al sur, pero eso no justificó la pérdida de puntos, ya que el propio equipo de las Seagulls, con una alineación muy renovada, se creció y volvió a desempeñar un papel sorprendentemente destacado en la lucha por el título de la WSL.
Aitana Bonmati ha ganado los tres últimos Balones de Oro Femeninos, pero en 2026 el premio será para otra jugadora. ¿Lo recuperará su compañera en el Barcelona, Alexia Putellas, dos veces ganadora? ¿O surgirá una nueva campeona cuando se entregue el Balón de Oro en París en octubre?
Sam Kerr hizo historia el domingo al abrir la victoria 3-1 sobre el Leicester City, que clasificó al Chelsea para la próxima Liga de Campeones. El equipo de Sonia Bompastor solo necesitaba un punto tras el tropiezo del Manchester United ante el Brighton, pero dominó al colista y sumó tres gracias a un doblete de Lauren James.
El Manchester City sigue dependiendo de sí mismo en la Superliga Femenina tras el gol de Rebecca Knaak en el último minuto que batió al Liverpool 1-0 el domingo. Las Cityzens parecían tropezar de nuevo, lo que habría entregado el título al Arsenal. Tras fallar ocasiones Khadija Shaw y Kerolin, Knaak, como central, apareció en el descuento para cabecear el gol que deja al equipo a un paso de su primer título liguero en 10 años.
El entrenador del Manchester United, Marc Skinner, asume la responsabilidad del decepcionante final de temporada tras el empate ante el Brighton. Este resultado pone en riesgo la clasificación de las «Red Devils» para la Liga de Campeones femenina, ya que siguen sin ganar en la liga nacional.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have won the Ligue 1 title 12 times, more than any other club. Their first win was in 1986, and they claimed their record-breaking 12th title in 2023, surpassing AS Saint-Etienne.
How many teams are in the Ligue 1?
The Ligue 1 consists of 18 teams since the 2023-24 season, prior to which 20 teams took part in the league. The inaugural season of the French first division in 1932-33 also consisted of 20 teams, divided in two groups of 10 teams each.
Who has made the most Ligue 1 appearances ever?
Mickael Landreau holds the record for the most Ligue 1 appearances, with 618 matches as a goalkeeper. His career spanned nearly two decades, playing for clubs like Nantes, Paris Saint-Germain, Lille, and Bastia.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the Ligue 1?
Delio Onnis holds the record as the all-time top scorer in Ligue 1 with 299 goals. Playing as a centre-forward, his remarkable goal-scoring feats spanned the 1970s and 1980s, where he starred for clubs like AS Monaco and Reims, making him a legend in French football.
Who has the most assists in the history of the Ligue 1?
As of 2024, Dimitri Payet holds the record for the most assists in Ligue 1 history, with a total of 130 assists. The attacking midfielder achieved this milestone during his successful stints with several clubs, including Marseille and Lille.
Who is the oldest player ever in the Ligue 1 and how old was he?
Pierre Braine holds the record of being the oldest player in Ligue 1 history, aged almost 45 years in a Ligue 1 game in 1945.
Who is the youngest player ever in the Ligue 1 and how old was he?
At 15 years and 225 days, Kalman Gerencseri is the youngest player in Ligue 1 history. The Frenchman played for Lens against Monaco in a Ligue 1 game in 1960.
Which famous players have played in the Ligue 1?
Notable players who have graced Ligue 1 include legends like Zinedine Zidane, George Weah, Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe.
Which famous managers have managed in the Ligue 1?
Prominent managers in Ligue 1 include Arsene Wenger, Laurent Blanc, Carlo Ancelotti, Adi Hutter, Luis Enrique, etc.
What is the biggest stadium in the Ligue 1?
The Orange Velodrome in Marseille is the largest stadium in Ligue 1, with a capacity of 67,394 spectators. Home to Marseille since 1937, it is renowned for its electric atmosphere and hosting significant football events in France.
Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Ligue 1?
Neymar is indeed the most expensive player in Ligue 1 history. His transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 was valued at a record €222 million, which remains the highest transfer fee ever paid for a player.