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Weekend Roundup: Upsets and Triumphs in European Women’s Football
In a weekend filled with surprises and standout performances in women’s football across Europe, Wolfsburg‘s unexpected defeat to Hoffenheim stood out as the major upset. Meanwhile, Chelsea showcased flexible tactics in their victory over Arsenal, and Liverpool bounced back with a strong home win against West Ham.
Chelsea’s struggles without a natural striker were evident following recent injuries, but against Arsenal, utility player Sjoeke Nüsken stepped up and delivered a crucial win for the league leaders.
Despite a recent rough patch at home, Liverpool found their form again with a convincing 3-1 victory over West Ham, with new signings making an impact and key players shining.
Villa, after a disappointing season, managed to secure a win against strugglers Tottenham, with one of their top players from last season finally finding the back of the net.
Wolfsburg’s loss to Hoffenheim dented their title hopes, with Bayern Munich now dominating the Frauen Bundesliga and showcasing strong recruitment strategies.
Levante‘s struggles continued as they settled for a draw against Sporting Huelva, putting their European qualification hopes in jeopardy with Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid closing in.
PSG rebounded from a near slip-up with a resounding 5-0 victory over Saint-Etienne, gearing up for a challenging Champions League clash with BK Häcken.
In Serie A, Sampdoria‘s impressive win over Pomigliano highlighted Victoria DellaPeruta’s four-goal heroics, securing a comfortable lead in the relegation battle.