Showdown in Monza: Inter Takes on Manchester City in Women’s Champions League
The Women’s Champions League is back in action tonight with an exciting matchup at the U-Power Stadium in Monza, where Inter Milan will host Manchester City at 8pm GMT. Both teams have high stakes, especially City, who are looking to secure their first win after three draws in the tournament.
Kerstin Casparij, Manchester City’s talented right-back, has been making waves in women's football. Ranked as the fifth-best defender in the recent Ballon d’Or standings, she’s eager to prove her worth on the European stage. In a chat with Suzanne Wrack, Casparij shared insights about navigating life in a sport that feels anything but ordinary.
"I always want to be myself, and it's important for my friends from ten years ago to feel like I haven't changed," Casparij said. "Having friends outside of football helps me maintain a sense of normality in an industry that can be overwhelming. We’re under constant scrutiny, so it’s crucial not to take things too seriously and stay grounded."
In other news, Fifpro recently revealed its 2026 world XIs, featuring seven players from the Women’s Super League, including City’s Alex Greenwood. Notably, Lucy Bronze made history with her ninth appearance in the world XI.
The selected players include:
Hannah Hampton (Chelsea, England)
Lucy Bronze (Chelsea, England)
Alex Greenwood (Manchester City, England)
Mapi León (Barcelona, Spain)
Irene Paredes (Barcelona, Spain)
Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona, Spain)
Alexia Putellas (Barcelona, Spain)
Ella Toone (Manchester United, England)
Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride, Zambia)
Clàudia Pina (Barcelona, Spain)
Alessia Russo (Arsenal, England)
Earlier today, Chelsea faced off against Häcken, with two goals disallowed and a shot hitting the crossbar, but the score remained 0-0 at the Nordic Wellness Stadium. Meanwhile, Real Madrid and Paris FC are also locked in a scoreless draw in Spain.
Back to tonight’s match, Manchester City is currently sitting ninth in the league phase, where only the top four teams will automatically advance to the quarter-finals. Inter, who finished second in Serie A last season, will be looking to capitalize on their defensive strength, having yet to concede a goal domestically this season, despite a tough outing against OL Lyonnes in their last WCL match.
As the teams prepare to kick off at 8pm, we’ll also bring you updates from Chelsea’s earlier match and any other exciting developments from the evening's fixtures.
