Arsenal loses two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Paris in Women's Champions League
Arsenal squandered a two-goal advantage and drew 2-2 after Leah Williamson gave away a late penalty.
Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead in the Women's Champions League after England players Alessia Russo and Georgia Stanway scored either side of halftime. Clara Mateo pulled one back with 18 minutes left, then Williamson was penalised for handball from a goal kick when she thought the game had not restarted.
Paris converted the penalty through Maeline Mendy for the draw. Australia's Kyra Cooney-Cross played the full match for Arsenal but could not help secure victory.
Chelsea drew 0-0 with Lyon and were denied two penalties by VAR decisions. Barcelona won 6-0 over Roma while Bayern Munich claimed their first win, beating Benfica 3-0.
- Arsenal 2-2 Paris FC
- Final score
- Alessia Russo, Georgia Stanway
- Arsenal scorers
- Clara Mateo, Maeline Mendy
- Paris scorers
- 18 minutes remaining
- Mateo's goal timing
Why it mattersArsenal needed the win to secure top Champions League form after building a strong lead.
AustraliaCooney-Cross continues her strong run for Arsenal in Europe, though the draw limits the team's point gains.
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