58 h. ago Arsenal v Lyon: five key factors in the Women’s Champions League semi

Joe Montemurro and Renée Slegers are reunited but can they find a way to stop each other’s array of attacking talent?The former Arsenal manager Joe Montemurro, who left the club at the end of the 2020-21 season, returns to the Emirates Stadium when Arsenal host the eight-time European champions Lyon on Saturday in their Champions League semi-final first leg. Montemurro, who led Arsenal to a first Women’s Super League title in seven years in 2019, was previously back in N5 in 2023, where his Juventus team lost 1-0 in the Champions League. Arsenal look very different, on and off the pitch, to the club he left. They upped their investment in and commitment to the women’s side after a review towards the end of Montemurro’s tenure, but a face familiar to him sits in the home dugout. While with Arsenal Montemurro was paired with Renée Slegers on the Uefa coach mentor programme in the early stages of the former Netherlands international’s coaching journey. Montemurro describes her as “a pe...

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3 d. ago Arsenal news: William Saliba sent Real Madrid message as UEFA issue statement

Arsenal still have to play out the final few months of the 2024/25 season but plans already appear to be in place for next campaign and specifically the summer transfer window

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4 d. ago UEFA issue statement on VAR penalty decision after Real Madrid and Arsenal rage

UEFA have explained the VAR decision that overturned Kylian Mbappe's penalty after he had gone down under contact from Declan Rice in the Champions League second leg

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4 d. ago UEFA make statement after VAR overturn in Real Madrid vs Arsenal amid Declan Rice fury

Real Madrid thought they had a golden chance to reduce their deficit to Arsenal on Wednesday evening as Kylian Mbappe was awarded a controversial penalty after a challenge from Declan Rice

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4 d. ago Real Madrid send ominous warning to Arsenal as UEFA grant special request for Champions League clash

The holders require another special night to reach the Champions League semi-final

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5 d. ago Real Madrid boosted as UEFA allow key Bernabeu change ahead of Arsenal showdown

Spanish giants hope atmosphere will be boosted in bid to spark special Champions League comeback against the Gunners

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5 d. ago Real Madrid granted special request by UEFA on eve of huge Arsenal clash

Real Madrid may feel they need a few things to go their way if they are to mount a comeback against Arsenal in the Champions League after losing 3-0 in the first leg

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5 d. ago UEFA consider changing Champions League rule after Arsenal and Real paired

Arsenal claimed a stunning 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie, but the Gunners are set to play the second leg at the Bernabeu

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5 d. ago UEFA consider Champions League rule change after Arsenal paired with Real Madrid

UEFA revamped the Champions League this season and they are already considering making some changes ahead of next season's tournament due to Arsenal's clash with Real Madrid

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2 w. ago Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger learn Uefa punishment ahead of Arsenal clash

Mbappe, Rudiger, Vinicius Jr and Dani Ceballos will be free to play against Arsenal

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2 w. ago Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger handed Champions League ban but can face Arsenal

UEFA have made their decision

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2 w. ago Four Real Madrid stars discover fate for Arsenal clash as UEFA confirm punishments

Real Madrid stars Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe and Dani Ceballos have been punished for their behaviour after beating Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last month

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3 w. ago Mbappé and Vinícius investigated by Uefa before Arsenal quarter

Real Madrid players face inquiry for Atlético celebrationsRüdiger and Ceballos also under the spotlightUefa has opened an investigation into a possible breach of disciplinary regulations by several Real Madrid players at the end of their recent Champions League match at Atlético Madrid. The inquiry centres on allegations of improper conduct by Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Dani Ceballos and Antonio Rüdiger, Uefa revealed on Thursday.Real Madrid face Arsenal in the quarter-finals of the competition on 8 and 16 April. If Uefa’s investigation results in player suspensions, they are likely to affect their availability for that tie. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago UEFA open investigation into FOUR Real Madrid players ahead of Arsenal clash

Real Madrid have four of their players being investigated by UEFA following the scenes that came after their win at Atletico Madrid with Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger among them

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3 w. ago Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr at risk of Champions League ban for Arsenal tie

UEFA have launched an investigation into four Real Madrid players

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