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Björn Scores as Chelsea Overcomes Man City to Reach Champions League Semis

Nathalie Björn found the net when Chelsea made a powerful turnaround against Manchester City. The 3-0 win took Chelsea to the semifinal in the Champions League.

Björn Scores as Chelsea Overcomes Man City to Reach Champions League Semis

Ilestedt and Hurtig Return to Sweden's Squad for Nations League Matches

The Arsenal duo Amanda Ilestedt and Lina Hurtig have been selected for the national team again for the Nations League home matches against Italy and Wales. It's going to be fun to get her back and see where she is in her football qualities, says Sweden's national team captain Peter Gerhardsson about Ilestedt.

Ilestedt and Hurtig Return to Sweden's Squad for Nations League Matches

Rolfö Shines with Key Assist in Barcelona's 4-1 Victory Over Wolfsburg

Barcelona has one foot in the Champions League semifinal. Fridolina Rolfö's "Barca" won the first quarterfinal against Rebecka Blomqvist's Wolfsburg with 4–1.

Rolfö Shines with Key Assist in Barcelona's 4-1 Victory Over Wolfsburg

Swedish success player back – but benched

Amanda Ilestedt is back after becoming a mom. But the successful player from the World Championship 2023 does not get a place in the upcoming Nations League squad.

Swedish success player back – but benched

Rolfö back - starts as Sweden chases European Championship

This evening, Sweden will secure a spot in the European Championship in football. Then, Barcelona star Fridolina Rolfö will step in from the start.

Rolfö back - starts as Sweden chases European Championship

Janogy replaces Rolfö against Serbia

Fridolina Rolfö is missing from Sweden's starting eleven in tonight's important European Championship playoff away against Serbia. In her place, Madelen Janogy gets the chance from the start.

Janogy replaces Rolfö against Serbia

Zigiotti Olme's warning: "Keep an extra eye on her"

In Bayern München, she has seen what the striker can do. Now, Julia Zigiotti Olme is warning about Jovana Damnjanović.

Zigiotti Olme's warning: "Keep an extra eye on her"

After four straight - Chelsea and Lyon to the quarterfinals

Four wins out of four possible. Then both Chelsea and Lyon are clear for the quarterfinals in the Women's Champions League.

After four straight - Chelsea and Lyon to the quarterfinals

The Men's Attitude Inspires in the Hunt for a European Championship Spot

The men's national team inspires when the women's national team captain Peter Gerhardsson plans for the European Championship qualifying decider against Serbia. It's the attitudes that we like, he says.

The Men's Attitude Inspires in the Hunt for a European Championship Spot

Success after injury – hat-trick by Blomqvist

Back after a long-term injury, Rebecka Blomqvist is succeeding on the football pitch. Two goals for the national team two weeks ago.

Success after injury – hat-trick by Blomqvist

Two-goal scorer in comeback: "I've longed"

Rebecka Blomqvist had not played a national team match in over a year. But became a two-goal scorer directly in her comeback.

Two-goal scorer in comeback: "I've longed"

Sweden Crushed Luxembourg - Now Serbia Awaits

It went a bit slow on away ground. But in the home return, Sweden offered a goal fest and crushed Luxembourg with 8–0.

Sweden Crushed Luxembourg - Now Serbia Awaits

Start against Luxembourg from the beginning

The backline talent Hanna Wijk gets the chance from the start in tonight's European Championship qualifier against Luxembourg. Wijk plays to the right in the backline, alongside others such as Magdalena Eriksson who is back after a knee injury.

Start against Luxembourg from the beginning

New Swedish goal fest tonight?

On Friday, it became 4-0. Now, national team captain Peter Gerhardsson is hoping for an even bigger goal fest tonight in the return match against Luxembourg.

New Swedish goal fest tonight?

Kafaji from start – Asllani on the bench

Arsenal's Rosa Kafaji starts for Sweden in tonight's European Championship playoff in football away against Luxembourg. The 21-year-old gets the chance ahead of midfield veteran Kosovare Asllani.

Kafaji from start – Asllani on the bench

Wing-back gets her chance as Sweden chases the European Championship

Several players are back in the national team. One is included for the first time.

Wing-back gets her chance as Sweden chases the European Championship

Guide: Ahead of the Women's Champions League

Barcelona is chasing a third straight and Hammarby makes its debut in a Swedish-packed edition of the Champions League. Here is the guide ahead of this year's tournament.

Guide: Ahead of the Women's Champions League