Arsenal striker Alessia Russo has voiced her frustration after a bizarre defensive mix-up saw the Gunners throw away a two-goal lead against Paris FC in the Women's Champions League. Leah Williamson conceded a late penalty following a misunderstanding over a goal-kick restart, allowing the French hosts to snatch a 2-2 draw in the 87th minute of the contest.
Arsenal's European campaign took a calamitous turn on Wednesday evening as Renee Slegers' side surrendered a two-goal advantage to draw 2-2 with Paris FC. Despite holding a comfortable lead for much of the contest, a bizarre individual error from Leah Williamson gifted the hosts a way back into the game at the Stade Jean Bouin.
Barcelona Femení have reached a historic milestone of 900 official victories following a sensational European performance. Pere Romeu's side continued their unbeaten start to the campaign with a dominant win, taking another major step in their pursuit of defending the Champions League title.
This summer, Benzema came remarkably close to a sensational return to Lyon and was prepared to play without pay for his boyhood club. But complex contractual hurdles ultimately caused the move to collapse.
The road to European glory has been mapped out following the UEFA Women's Champions League league phase draw in Nyon. England's elite representatives have discovered their fate, with several mouth-watering ties confirmed for this campaign.