⚽ Arsenal hold Barcelona 1-1 at Camp Nou in Women's Champions League
Arsenal earned a hard-fought draw against European champions Barcelona, staying unbeaten in the group stage and moving into the top four.
The mystery
Arsenal arrived in Barcelona out of form at home and with their coach under pressure. Few gave them much hope against the reigning European champions. A battling point may have changed the mood of their season.
The answer
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Thursday in the UEFA Women's Champions League. The result keeps Renee Slegers' team unbeaten after four matches, with seven points, and lifts them into the top four. That puts them in a strong position to reach the knockout rounds automatically. The BBC described the performance as determined rather than brilliant, but noted that taking anything from Barcelona at home is a rare achievement. Barcelona's attack includes Caroline Graham Hansen, Sydney Schertenleib and top scorer Ewa Pajor. Domestically, Arsenal sit sixth in the Women's Super League and their title hopes look slim, so Europe has become their main target. Their next test is against Lyon in London next week.
Now think about this
Can one gritty result turn around a whole season for a team under pressure?
