# Arsenal's blunder costs them point in Champions League

> Arsenal's penalty blunder against Paris FC ends their Champions League hopes.
- Title: Arsenal's blunder costs them point in Champions League
- Summary: Arsenal's penalty blunder against Paris FC ends their Champions League hopes. Arsenal lost a crucial Champions League match after a penalty from a mix-up…
- Keywords: arsenal, paris fc, leah williamson, misa rodriguez, champions league, women's football, penalty, goalkeeper, center-back, sports, Arsenal's, blunder
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/30/paris-fc-arsenal-womens-champions-league-match-report
- Published: 2026-09-30T19:31:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: arsenal, paris fc, leah williamson, misa rodriguez, champions league, women's football, penalty, goalkeeper, center-back, sports
## Arsenal's penalty blunder
Arsenal lost a crucial Champions League match after a penalty from a mix-up between Leah Williamson and goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez.
## Manager furious after loss
Arsenal manager Renée Slegers skipped post-match press conference after team threw away two-goal lead.
## Assistant coach explains error
Assistant coach Aaron D'Antino said Arsenal's mistake involved passing the ball to Leah Williamson during goal-kick.
## Penalty converted by Paris FC
Paris FC's Maeline Mendy converted penalty after Leah Williamson handled the ball during goal-kick.
## Arsenal's season struggles
Arsenal have only five points from four games and face tough title race with Manchester City.
## Paris FC's comeback
Paris FC scored twice to force draw after Arsenal's early dominance.
## Next match looming
Arsenal face must-win game against Manchester City ahead of crucial title race.
## Key takeaway

Arsenal lost a crucial Champions League match after a penalty from a mix-up between Leah Williamson and goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez.