UWCL: Arsenal, Real Madrid Advance in Women's Champions League
| Gunners cruise to women's UCL quarters |
Arsenal beats Leuven 3-1 (7-1 agg) to face Chelsea in Women's Champions League quarters. Real Madrid wins 2-0 vs Paris FC (5-2 agg), sets up Barcelona clash in Women's UCL.
Leuven fought back with Sara Pusztai scoring an impressive equalizer just six minutes later...
Arsenal holders are through to the Women's Champions League quarters, and they're up against Chelsea. The Gunners made light work of Leuven, winning 3-1 at home after a 4-0 win in Belgium.
Alessia Russo put Arsenal ahead with a powerful left-footed shot from just inside the area in the 23rd minute, sparking excitement among the Gunners' fans.
INTO THE UWCL QUARTER-FINALS 🤩 pic.twitter.com/mYGOe6oLBS
— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) February 18, 2026
Leuven fought back with Sara Pusztai scoring an impressive equalizer just six minutes later, but Arsenal's dominance was evident. Mariona Caldentey converted a penalty in the 65th minute, and Russo sealed a 7-1 aggregate win with a late goal, capping off an impressive performance.
Naomie Feller was on fire as Real Madrid beat Paris FC 2-0, securing a 5-2 aggregate win. Paris FC's task was made tougher early on, with defender Thea Greboval getting sent off just five minutes in.
Real Madrid will face arch-rivals Barcelona in the quarters.
Thea Greboval's early dismissal proved costly as Naomie Feller capitalized, and Caroline Weir had a penalty saved by Mylene Chavas just before half-time.
Despite the save, Real Madrid's momentum was building.
🏁 FP: @RealMadridFem 2-0 @PFC_feminines
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadridfem) February 18, 2026
⚽ 54' Feller
⚽ 67' N'Dongala (p.p.) pic.twitter.com/ynAjvc4IYl
Feller's stunning volley in the 54th minute left Chavas helpless, and things got worse for Paris FC as Melween N'Dongala scored an own goal later on.
Paris goalkeeper Mylene Chavas conceded, “We fought well and we will learn, and we will grow.” Real Madrid advances to the quarters with a 5-2 aggregate win.

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