Chelsea’s bid to make it five Women’s Super League titles in a row suffered a huge setback on Wednesday as they lost a 4-3 thriller to Liverpool, seriously denting the possibility of the west London giving manager Emma Hayes a winning send-off.
Holders Barcelona put themselves in the driving seat with a resounding 4-1 over Chelsea in the first leg of their women’s Champions League semifinal on Sunday, with substitute Claudia Pina netting twice.
AC Milan winger Rafael Leao said he has welcomed the competition that Christian Pulisic will bring as it will boost the team’s chances of lifting trophies.
England captain Harry Kane has been left on the bench for Thursday’s UEFA Nations League clash against Greece, with Ollie Watkins taking his place in the starting lineup.