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Lyon Edges Arsenal 2-1, Eyes 12th Champions League Final

Lyon has a grip on the club's twelfth Champions League final. Despite Arsenal being able to equalize on a penalty after a VAR review, the French women lead the semifinal match 2-1 ahead of the return leg at home.
Lyon Edges Arsenal 2-1, Eyes 12th Champions League Final

Chelsea Eyes Champions League Revenge Against Barcelona

Barcelona has knocked out Chelsea from the Champions League three times in four years. Now Chelsea has a new chance against the star-studded Spanish team.
Chelsea Eyes Champions League Revenge Against Barcelona

Blackstenius Ends Goal Drought as Arsenal Defeats Leicester 5-1

Stina Blackstenius' goal drought is over. For the first time in over two months, the national team forward found the target when Arsenal thrashed Leicester (5–1) in the league.
Blackstenius Ends Goal Drought as Arsenal Defeats Leicester 5-1

Arsenal's Stunning Comeback Secures Champions League Semifinal Spot

Arsenal pulled off a stunning turnaround in the quarterfinal against Real Madrid. The London team scored three goals in 13 minutes and turned around a 0-2 deficit from the first leg to a 3-2 total.
Arsenal's Stunning Comeback Secures Champions League Semifinal Spot

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

Arsenal Fared Poorly - Fell Heavily in Madrid

It's a tough uphill climb for the Swedish team Arsenal in the battle for a semifinal spot in the Champions League. Filippa Angeldahl's Real Madrid won the first quarterfinal match 2–0 at home on the Alfredo di Stéfano stadium.
Arsenal Fared Poorly - Fell Heavily in Madrid

Double Swedish meetings in the Champions League

Filippa Angeldahl and Amanda Ilestedt, Rosa Kafaji, Stina Blackstenius and Lina Hurtig meet in the Champions League football playoffs. It is clear since the national team stars' teams Real Madrid and Arsenal were drawn against each other in the quarterfinals.
Double Swedish meetings in the Champions League

City advances after drama – without the injured star

Manchester City is clear for the league cup final in football after 2–1 in the semi-final away against Arsenal. This despite the fact that they lacked their attacking star Khadija Shaw, who was subjected to abuse on social media after the team's last meeting.
City advances after drama – without the injured star

Stina Blackstenius' success: Decided the top match

The top meeting in Super League between Arsenal and Manchester City was at least a thrilling story. National team star Stina Blackstenius made sure to get a leading role.
Stina Blackstenius' success: Decided the top match

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

The Icon is Thanked - But Can She Be Replaced?

When Sweden's most capped player is finally saying goodbye, the question arises: Has the national team managed to replace Caroline Seger? It's hard to live up to her qualities, she had a lot of everything, acknowledges national team coach Peter Gerhardsson. .
The Icon is Thanked - But Can She Be Replaced?

Rolfö's tribute: "Incredibly skilled"

Sweden has a brilliant opportunity to qualify for the European Championship in football. Thanks to the younger generation for that.
Rolfö's tribute: "Incredibly skilled"

Slow-starting Sweden took a big step towards the European Championship

Serbia invited to dance in Leskovac. Sweden is still on its way with giant strides towards the European Championship.
Slow-starting Sweden took a big step towards the 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"

Quick Hero - Arsenal to Quarterfinal

She was substituted in the 80th minute – nine minutes later, Lina Hurtig decided for Arsenal. Against her old club Juventus in the Champions League.
Quick Hero - Arsenal to Quarterfinal

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

Big win for Barça – without injured Rolfö

Fridolina Rolfö is injured and is expected back shortly before the national team gathers for a crucial playoff to the European Championship. It didn't prevent the Swede's club team Barcelona from rolling over S:t Pölten in the Champions League with a whole 7–0.
Big win for Barça – without injured Rolfö

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?

Unimpressive Sweden as Expected Totally Dominant

It will not go down in history as one of Sweden's most impressive national team matches. Nevertheless, it sends the women's football team a big step closer to the European Championship.
Unimpressive Sweden as Expected Totally Dominant

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

Fell in the Swedish encounter – after Blackstenius' post hit

It was set up for a real Swedish encounter in English football on Saturday – but when Arsenal, with coach Jonas Eidevall, and Chelsea fielded their starting lineups, only Johanna Rytting Kaneryd in the away team was present from the blue-yellow. On the Chelsea bench were Zecira Musovic and Nathalie Björn, the latter of whom was substituted in with just minutes left to play.
Fell in the Swedish encounter – after Blackstenius' post hit
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