Arsenal Advances to UWCL Group Stage

Arsenal overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit against BK Häcken with a 4-0 home win to secure their place in the UEFA Women's Champions League group stages, joining Chelsea and Manchester City. Key performances included goals from Lia Wälti, Mariona Caldentey, Beth Mead, and Frida Maanum. Manchester City also advanced comfortably with a 3-0 win over Paris FC, having already led 5-0 from the first leg. The group stage draw places Manchester City with defending champions Barcelona, while Arsenal faces Bayern Munich, Juventus, and Valerenga. Chelsea's group includes Real Madrid and Celtic, alongside Twente. The group stage begins on October 8, with this season being the last under the current format before a shift to an 18-team league phase next year.