Barcelona and Arsenal draw 1-1 in the Women's Champions League
BARCELONA (AP) — Barcelona 's 100% winning start to the Women’s Champions League came to an end as it battled to a 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Thursday.It could have been worse for title-holder Barcelona after Frida Maanum put 2025 champion Arsenal ahead after 22 minutes at Camp Nou.
Barcelona's perfect start to the Women's Champions League came to an end as they drew 1-1 with Arsenal on Thursday at Camp Nou. Frida Maanum gave the visitors an early lead with a first-time shot, following a save by Barcelona goalkeeper Cata Coll from Caitlin Foord's attempt. Caroline Graham Hansen equalized for Barcelona in the 59th minute, turning in a chance after Caitlin Foord's shot was palmed away by Coll.
Barcelona currently sits in second place, trailing leaders OL Lyonnes on goal difference. Meanwhile, Benfica ended a seven-game winless streak at home in the Champions League with a 3-1 victory over Austria Wien at Estadio da Luz. Andreia Norton opened the scoring for Benfica after just five minutes, capitalizing on Nycole Raysla's assist.
Carina Wenninger pulled one back for Austria Wien eight minutes after halftime after receiving a penalty after Jasmin Pal's red card for fouling Flourish Sabastine. Benfica sealed the win with two goals in stoppage time, scoring through Caroline Møller and Nycole Raysla.
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