UWCL shockwaves
Women’s Champions League produced wild scorelines: Barcelona routed Real 6–2 in a ‘historic’ result, Arsenal took a 3–1 edge over Chelsea with goals from Stina Blackstenius, Chloe Kelly and Alessia Russo, and Bayern beat Manchester United 3–2 at Old Trafford. (espn.com) (socceramerica.com)
Ewa Pajor grabbed a brace (6', 57') and Esmee Brugts, Irene Paredes and Vicky López also scored while Alexia Putellas converted a late penalty; Linda Caicedo netted both of Real Madrid’s efforts (30', 66'). (espn.com) UEFA noted Barcelona sit well-placed to reach a record-extending eighth consecutive Women’s Champions League semi after the first leg, and Alexia Putellas was named Vodafone Player of the Match. (uefa.com) Arsenal’s goals came at 22' (Stina Blackstenius), 32' (Chloe Kelly) and 76' (Alessia Russo), Chelsea’s Lauren James replied in the 66th minute, and VAR upheld the decision to disallow a Veerle Buurman finish that would have tied the tie earlier. (espn.com) Arsenal enter the return fixture as the competition holders after beating Barcelona 1-0 in the 2024–25 UWCL final in Lisbon to claim their second title. (uefa.com) Pernille Harder struck early (2') and again on 71' for Bayern, and substitute Momoko Tanikawa’s 84th-minute finish proved decisive; Manchester United’s replies were a Maya Le Tissier penalty (24') and a Hanna Lundkvist header (76'). (espn.com) Second legs are scheduled across April 1–2, 2026: Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge on April 1 for the return, Barcelona host Real at Spotify Camp Nou on April 2, and Bayern will host Manchester United in Munich for the second leg next week per the UEFA calendar and club confirmations. (arsenal.com)
