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Barcelona survive Sociedad scare, Tenerife blow it away, Madrid CFF remember how to win: Liga F Week 11 Round Up

Defending champions Barcelona narrowly beat a resolute Real Sociedad 2-1 at the Estadi Johan Cruyff on Saturday afternoon. The visitors took the lead after 44 minutes when defender Jade de Guilly converted a pass from forward Gaby García. The hosts came back for the second half having made four changes

Caruso seals Juventus 'derby d’Italia' win as Roma, Fiorentina record crucial wins: Serie A Femminile Week 11 Round Up

Second half goals from Barbara Bonansea and Arianna Caruso saw reigning champions Juventus bounce back from a disappointing one-all draw against Como last weekend to register a 2-0 win over Inter Milan in the derby d’Italia on Saturday. Bonansea opened the scoring for the Turin side on 51 minutes

Derby delight for PSG as Lyon’s eight-some keeps atop: D1 Arkema Week 10 Round Up

The Paris derby was settled by a solitary strike from striker Sandy Baltimore as Paris Saint Germain emerged victorious for the umpteenth time against their local rivals Paris FC at Stade Sébastien Charléty on Sunday. A cagey first-half saw little goal-mouth action as both teams sized each other up in

Wolfsburg, Bayern in tricky tests as troubled Potsdam seek first win: Frauen-Bundesliga Week 9 Preview

Log leaders Wolfsburg will be looking to guard their 100% record when they host second place Frankfurt at the Volkswagen Arena on Saturday. The reigning champions are only four points above the Frankfurt side who are also yet to lose a match this season. Buoyant following an emphatic 4-0 win

Mammoth task for Sociedad, Levante eye win against Betis, Madrid CFF seek redemption: Liga F Week 11 Preview

Real Sociedad will face their biggest challenge this season when they make a trip to face Barcelona at the Estadi Johan Cruyff on Saturday afternoon. Real Sociedad would be looking to cause an upset and be the first side to end Barcelona’s juggernaut after 40 games unbeaten in the

Divided city as Paris FC host PSG, Lyon entertain Dijon: D1 Arkema Week 10 Preview

It is derby weekend in this week’s edition of the D1 Arkema as Paris Saint-Germain lock horns with city rivals Paris FC at Stade Charlety on Sunday afternoon. Buoyant following their recent 1-0 victory over a hapless Guimgamp in smash and grab fashion, Gérard Prêcheur takes his army on

Giacinti seals Le Giallorosse win as Bianconere, Le Nerrazurre held: Serie A Femminile Week 10 Round Up

Goals from Annamaria Serturini and Valentina Giacinti were enough to take AS Roma to their sixth consecutive win in the Serie A at home on Sunday. Serturini put Roma in the lead at the stroke of half-time with a right footed shot into the bottom right corner from outside the

Barcelona send Atlético to cleaners, Real rampant, Madrid CFF woes continue: Liga F Week 10 Round Up

Barcelona showed their mettle during the El Classico thrashing Atlético Madrid 6-1 at the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday evening. The defending champions took a fourth minute lead through forward Ana-Maria Crnogorčević who had replaced Salma Paralluelo just minutes before kick-off. The hosts got a reprieve in the 24th minute when

Renard reigns Supreme for Lyon as PSG knock back stubborn Guingamp: D1 Arkema Week 9 Round Up

Rearguard Wendie Renard was in red-hot scoring form as she twice proved the redeemer for reigning champions Olympique Lyonnais in their 3-2 victory over Paris FC on Sunday. Lyon were the first to score when Renard broke through in the 17th minute but Paris FC quickly responded courtesy of striker

Lyon seek to firm up title charge as PSG look to pile misery on Guingamp: D1 Arkema Week 9 Preview

Following the curious matchday eight in which they fought hard to get a result, table-toppers Olympique Lyonnais are involved in a genuine title chasing contest against third-placed Paris FC on Sunday at Stade Charlety. With stakes evenly poised in terms of goal scorers as striker Lindsey Horan sits on four

Barcelona in Atlético test as Madrid CFF look to bounce back: Liga F Week 10 Preview

Atlético Madrid hosts Barcelona at the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday evening in one of the biggest Liga F contests. The hosts will be looking forward to closing the gap whereas Barcelona will be looking to make it 10 wins in 10 games. Leading Liga F goal scorer forward Ludmila with

Juventus leave it late as Inter, AC Milan held: Serie A Femminile Week 9 Round Up

Reigning champions Juventus left it late to come back from a goal down to win 2-1 over Serie A newcomers Parma away on Saturday. Juventus coach Joe Montemurro made five changes to the team which lost 4-3 to AS Roma on penalties in the Super Coppa Final a fortnight ago

Barcelona, Real Madrid win as Madrid CFF suffer setback: Liga F Week 9 Round Up

The defending champions Barcelona are gunning for another 100% winning season after walloping Alavés 8-0 at the Estadio Johan Cruyff on Sunday afternoon. The hosts meant business as early as the eighth minute when midfielder Clàudia Pina slotted home having converted a pass from defender Irene Paredes. Forward Asisat Oshoala

Efficient Lyon make light work of Le Havre as PSG keep pressure at the top: D1 Arkema Week 8 Round Up

A narrow 1-0 win over Le Havre was all reigning champions Olympique Lyonnais needed to reclaim top spot from Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday. A solitary strike from American international Lindsey Horan in the 49th minute was enough for Lyon to bag their seventh full set of points. In scoring the

Champions Lyon date Le Havre as PSG square-off against Bordeaux as fight for title hots-up: D1 Arkema Week 8 Preview

Action resumes in D1 Arkema this week after a 13-day break as title-chasing duo Olympique Lyonnais and Paris-Saint Germain aim to recover from matchday seven 0-0 and 2-2 draws against En Evant Guingamp and Montpellier HSC respectively

Barcelona face Alavés aiming to extend 100% record, Real Madrid look to bounce back, Madrid CFF aim to extend fine run: Liga F Week 9 Preview

Champions Barcelona return to action on Sunday when they welcome Alavés at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. The log leaders will be aiming to make it nine wins in nine matches this season and maintain their 100% record. The hosts will be hoping that upcoming forward Salma Paralluelo will take motivation

Inter in uphill Fiorentina task as Roma entertain Sampdoria: Serie A Femminile Week 9 Preview

The Serie A Femminile returns after the Super Coppa break a fortnight ago and international break last week with league leaders AS Roma looking to extend their lead at the apex of the log and Inter Milan and Fiorentina looking to maintain their great start to the season

Atlético Madrid, Real Sociedad, Real Madrid in crucial wins as Barcelona, Madrid CFF extend strong start: Week 7 Liga F Round Up

Atlético Madrid came from behind to beat hosts Athletic Club 4-1 at the Lezama Facilities on Saturday. The hosts took an early lead after 18 minutes through midfielder Marta Unzué which only lasted for two minutes before the visitors levelled the scores through defender Sheila García. The Madrid side came

Wonderful Wendie wins it for Lyon as PSG punish porous Stade de Reims: D1 Arkema Week 6 Round-Up

Wendie Renard took matters into her hands scoring, in emphatic fashion, the all-important goal to gift Lyon a 1-0 victory against FC Fleury 91 at home on Sunday. In a match where they gave their all to defend deep despite playing 75% of the match a player down after forward

Wounded Bayern seek to rebound as Wolfsburg seek to extend 100% record: Frauen-Bundesliga Week 6 Preview

Smarting from their fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions to reigning champions Wolfsburg last weekend, former champions Bayern Munich will be looking to avenge their evanescent glory when they host Bundesliga rookies Meppen on Sunday. Alexander Straus’ side will draw morale from Thursday’s UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL)

PSG, Lyon seek domestic renaissance as European campaign takes a tumble: D1 Arkema Week 6 Preview

With their season well and truly on track despite a string of below par performances both on the domestic and the European front, Paris Saint-Germain will be hoping to continue building on the serenity that has characterized their camp when they visit Stade Auguste-Delaune II for a date with Stade

Barcelona in Levante test as Real, Atlético look to bounce back: Liga F Week 7 Preview

Barcelona aim to continue with their 100% start to the season as they welcome tricky Levante at the Estadi Johan Cruyff on Sunday afternoon. The defending champions look to make it six wins in a row despite the energy draining UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) schedule whilst Levante, who

Milan in historic win, Inter held, Roma shoot to crest: Serie A Femminile Week 7 Round Up

• Juventus seven match winning streak against AC Milan in the Serie A came to an end in a dramatic seven-goal thriller in Milan

Barcelona cruise as Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid drop points: Liga F Week 6 Round Up

Defending champions Barcelona consolidated their pole position with a 3-0 win over Real Betis at the Polideportivo Felipe del Valle on Saturday evening. After a fairly resolute performance by the hosts, a lapse in concentration allowed forward Fridolina Rolfö to open the scoring for the visitors in the 42nd minute

Early Bundesliga climax as Bayern seek to swing title race at Wolfsburg: Frauen-Bundesliga Week 5 Preview

Defending champions Wolfsburg recorded back to back wins over the Bavarians in the league last term with an embarrassing 6-0 rout being the 2nd leg result