Arsenal edge Koge on late drama

Mariona Caldentey's stoppage-time penalty gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over Danish side HB Koge in their Women's Champions League opener at Meadow Park on September 22, 2026.

Slegers makes eight changes

Arsenal boss Renee Slegers made wholesale changes from Sunday's draw with Manchester United, fielding eight different players in the starting lineup.

Kelly's opener ruled out by VAR

Chloe Kelly had the ball in the net in the first half, but the England forward's goal was disallowed after a VAR check found Stina Blackstenius was offside in the build-up.

Arsenal dominate but lack finish

The Gunners controlled the game and created chances but struggled to convert them, wasting set-pieces and seeing efforts drift wide or high.

Russo enters as second-half spark

Alessia Russo came off the bench after the break as Arsenal switched to a more attacking approach, creating a couple of chances in quick succession.

Penalty in stoppage time decides it

In the third minute of four added minutes, Yukina Sakabe brought down Selina Cerci in the box. Caldentey buried the resulting penalty past goalkeeper Alberte Vingum.

Slegers praises mentality and depth

Arsenal's boss highlighted the team's resilience and ability to get late goals, noting that five new players made an impact in the squad rotation.

“the three points and the mentality, resilience that we've been building to get late goals that are important for us”

City trail Bayern by two at half

Bayern Munich led 2-0 at the interval after goals from Giulia Gwinn and an own goal by Kerstin Casparij, dominating Manchester City in the first half.

Mead's goal changes the momentum

Beth Mead tapped in on the stroke of half-time after a Kerstin Casparij break down the right, giving City hope despite a flare being thrown onto the pitch.

Shaw misses penalty, Wamser scores

Bunny Shaw's penalty was saved by Bayern goalkeeper Ena Mahmutovic after she brought down Aoba Fujino. Carlotta Wamser then scored unmarked in the 86th minute to secure a 2-2 draw.

City become first English side to avoid defeat

Manchester City's comeback draw means they are the first English team to avoid defeat against Bayern Munich in European competition.

Coffey credits squad depth

Manchester City midfielder Sam Coffey praised the team's ability to bring on impactful substitutes, saying it is one of the best parts of their squad.

“It's one of the best parts of our team of how deep we are. We have so many gamechangers”