Melchie Dumornay continues to stake her claim as the world's best female player after inspiring OL Lyonnes to a dramatic Champions League semi-final comeback against Arsenal. The Haiti international won a first-half penalty and provided a superb assist for Jule Brand's late winner in the second leg, helping the French side overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit to win 4-3 on aggregate. Her pace, trickery and energy proved a constant threat to Arsenal's defence.
Barcelona also advanced to the final with a 4-2 second-leg win over Bayern Munich in front of over 60,000 fans at the Camp Nou. Alexia Putellas scored twice, continuing her sparkling form as the Spanish side reached their sixth consecutive European final. Only Lionel Messi has scored more Barcelona goals than the Spain playmaker.
In the Women's Super League, Manchester City moved to the brink of the title after Rebecca Knaak's diving header from a corner secured a 1-0 win over Liverpool. The victory puts City three points clear at the top with one game remaining. Head coach Andrée Jeglertz admitted he 'got five years older' during the tense match, praising his side's resilience: 'They keep pushing and finding a way to win.' A win at West Ham on the final day would guarantee City's first league title in ten years.
Manchester United's hopes of Champions League football suffered a blow as they drew 1-1 with Brighton, with Lea Schüller scoring a late equaliser. Manager Marc Skinner took full accountability, saying: 'I'm at the head of the football club. I'm accountable.' United must win at Chelsea and hope Arsenal drop points in their remaining fixtures to finish third.
Tottenham secured their highest WSL points tally with a 2-1 win over London City Lionesses, despite a late wobble. Signe Gaupset impressed in midfield, capping her performance with a goal. The victory provided a fitting send-off for six players leaving the club this summer.
