Arsenal Women Defeat Bayern Munich 3-2

Arsenal Women secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bayern Munich, thanks to a late penalty from Mariona Caldentey and a goal from Alessia Russo, ensuring their place in the Champions League quarter-finals as group winners. The match was marked by a physical contest, with an own goal from Bayern's captain giving Arsenal an early lead, but Bayern equalized through a set piece from Magdalena Eriksson. The English squad is gearing up for the upcoming Women's European Championships in Switzerland, facing a challenging group that includes France, the Netherlands, and debutants Wales. England, the defending champions, begin their campaign against France on July 5, 2025. Meanwhile, Germany will avoid facing England in the group stage, instead competing against Poland, Denmark, and Sweden, as they aim for their ninth European title under new coach Christian Wück. The tournament will take place from July 2 to 27, 2025, across eight venues in Switzerland.