7 things from women’s soccer: Tottenham’s FA Cup joy, Bayern win again, Barca’s Salma scores four
It was another action-packed weekend of women’s football across Europe as Spurs eliminated Man City from the FA Cup and Bayern continued their push in Germany. Sophie Lawson recaps the fun.
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich conceded three goals in the second half but beat Holstein Kiel 4-3 on Saturday, with striker Harry Kane scoring twice to set a league record for most goals after 50 league games.
Raphinha scored twice and Lamine Yamal netted with a stunning strike as a superb Barcelona dismantled Benfica 3-1 in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday, advancing to the quarter-finals with a 4-1 aggregate victory.
Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya was the hero on a dull night in Bergamo, making a brilliant save from a penalty to ensure the Gunners left Atalanta with a point.
