In the latest round of Women's Super League (WSL) action, Arsenal demonstrated their title credentials with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on April 26, 2026. The win moved Arsenal to within one point of league leaders Manchester City, who surprisingly lost 2-1 to Liverpool on the same day.
Manchester United also stumbled, falling 2-0 to Aston Villa, leaving the title race wide open with only three matches remaining. Arsenal's victory was secured by a first-half goal from Stina Blackstenius, capitalizing on a defensive error by Chelsea.
In the Champions League, Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw by Bayern Munich in the first leg of their semi-final on April 25, 2026. Alexia Putellas acknowledged the need to adapt after the result, with Bayern's equalizer scored by Franziska Kett. The second leg is scheduled for May 3, 2026, at Barcelona's Estadi Johan Cruyff.
