Arsenal falters against Hacken, allowing Manchester City to assert dominance in the Champions League qualifier contest.
In the ongoing qualifying rounds of the 2025–26 UEFA Women's Champions League, several teams have made headlines with their impressive performances.
In the League Path, Manchester City and Arsenal are among the participating teams. Mary Fowler and Chloe Kelly scored for Manchester City in their match against Paris FC, with Vivianne Miedema netting the opening goal in her competitive debut for the club. Jess Park doubled the City's lead, securing a comfortable 5-0 victory. Arsenal, on the other hand, suffered a 1-0 defeat in their qualifier against BK Häcken.
Meanwhile, in another League Path match, Juventus secured a commanding 3-1 first-leg lead against Paris Saint-Germain. Hanna Bennison sealed the advantage for Juventus, while Thiniba Samoura scored an equalizer for Paris Saint-Germain. Sofia Cantore set up a goal for Juventus and scored another for the home side.
The standout performance of the qualifiers, however, came from Wolfsburg. In their match against Fiorentina, Wolfsburg captain Alexandra Popp scored a hat-trick, with Marina Hegering and Jule Brand also adding to the scoreline. The result was a 7-0 hammering for Wolfsburg in the first leg, a performance that has set the bar high in the qualifiers.
As the qualifying rounds progress, teams are gearing up for their next fixtures. Arsenal will face Manchester City in the Women's Super League before the second Hacken clash. These results and upcoming matches promise an exciting season in the UEFA Women's Champions League.
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