Arsenal 1-0 FC Barcelona by Ben Gilby (24/5/25) Above: Steph Catley battles away in tonight’s final. Photo: UWCL Arsenal produced a superb performance full of discipline, grit and supreme tactical organisation to win the UEFA Women’s Champions League at Lisbon’s Estádio José Alvalade this evening. The Gunners won their second European trophy – some 18Continue reading “Arsenal’s tactical nous seals sensational Champions League triumph”
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Barcelona blow away Bompastor’s Blues
Barcelona 4-1 Chelsea Above: Barcelona celebrate, their win yesterday sets them up on the stronger foot for the second leg. Photo: FC Barcelona on Twitter. By Emmanuel Faith (21/04/25) Claudia Pina’s double sinks the Blues, as Spanish giants attempt to reach their fourth consecutive Champions League Final. Goals from Ewa Pajor and Irene Paredes ensuredContinue reading “Barcelona blow away Bompastor’s Blues”
Aitana Bonmatí: How is she so good?
by Ellie Clifford (6/1/25) Above: Aitani Bonmatí in action for Barcelona. Photo: Barca Universal Aitana Bonmatí has once again been one of the standout stars for FC Barcelona in Liga F this season, contributing six goals and the same number of assists so far. But what makes the Spaniard one of the best midfielders? OneContinue reading “Aitana Bonmatí: How is she so good?”
FC Barcelona sign Ellie Roebuck
By Freya Ward (23/6/24) Above: Ellie Roebuck unveiled as a Barcelona player earlier this week. Photo: FC Barcelona Femeni European Championship winner Ellie Roebuck joins FC Barcelona on a two-year deal after nine years with Manchester City. The UEFA Women’s Champions League holders have got Roebuck on a deal until June 2026 on a freeContinue reading “FC Barcelona sign Ellie Roebuck”
Hayes rues refereeing controversy as Barça complete comeback
Chelsea 0-2 FC Barcelona Barcelona win 2-1 on aggregate by Ava-Marianne Elliott at Stamford Bridge for Impetus (28/4/24) Above: Aitana Bonmati celebrates her goal that levelled the scores on aggregate last night. Photo: Sky Sports. Reigning UWCL Champions Barcelona overturned 1-0 first leg deficit to deliver a devastating defeat to Chelsea in front of aContinue reading “Hayes rues refereeing controversy as Barça complete comeback”
UWCL Semifinals: A Preview
by Emmanuel Faith (20/4/24). Above: Chelsea’s Erin Cuthbert and Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati tussle for the ball. Image: UWCL Barcelona v Chelsea Chelsea have a major task on their hands to make the Champions League Final. Barcelona lead so many of the statistics – the highest-scoring team, average possession (63%), passing accuracy (87%), and balls recoveredContinue reading “UWCL Semifinals: A Preview”
Champions League Quarter-Finals
Emmanuel Faith looks back at last week’s first-leg action in the UEFA Women’s Champions League Quarter-Finals before previewing the second legs which begin tonight (29/3/23). Above: Salma celebrates her goal for Barcelona against Roma. Photo: UEFA. When four different matches end in a 1-0 scoreline, you can imagine the difficulty, intensity, and quality of theContinue reading “Champions League Quarter-Finals”
Analysis: Lyon’s Joy Tinged With Carpenter Agony
By Kieran Yap (22/5/22). Above: Olympique Lyonnais celebrate their win over Barcelona in Turin last night. Photo: OL Feminin Barcelona had scored 148 goals and conceded just 11 this season. They were the holders of the trophy, having dismantled a star-studded Chelsea side last time. The Ballon D’or winning Alexia Putellas was in the line-upContinue reading “Analysis: Lyon’s Joy Tinged With Carpenter Agony”
Impetus 2021 Awards
It’s been another great year for women’s football and seven Impetus writers, Ben Gilby, Catherine Paquette, Darrell Allen, Jean-Pierre Thiesset, Kate Tigchelaar, Kieran Yap, and Kris Goman highlight their player, coach, moment, and unsung hero of the year. In true Impetus style, there are representatives from the top flight and grassroots levels of the women’sContinue reading “Impetus 2021 Awards”
Ballon d’Or: Contenders & Predictions
We highlight the contenders for this year’s FIFA Women’s Ballon d’Or and then four members of the Impetus writing team – Ben Gilby, Jean-Pierre Thiesset, Kieran Yap, and Kris Goman discuss who they think deserves the award this year and who they suspect will win. Above: The Ballon d’Or. Photo: FIFA FIFA recently announced theContinue reading “Ballon d’Or: Contenders & Predictions”
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