Union Berlin is making history. Or rather: Marie-Louise Eta is making history. The 34-year-old takes over the first team in Berlin following the dismissal of head coach Steffen Baumgart, becoming the first woman to hold a head coach position in a men’s top-5 league in Europe.
Real Madrid Draw with Girona as Control Continues to Slip
Three weeks, two competitions, several setbacks: for Real Madrid, the signs are becoming more and more clear that the season is getting out of control. Against Girona as well, Álvaro Arbeloa’s team failed to go beyond a 1:1 draw on matchday 31 of the league.
More Women on the Sidelines: FIFA Introduces Quota for Coaches
FIFA has introduced quotas requiring women to be included in coaching and support staff at its women’s tournaments. The goal is to tackle the historic underrepresentation of women in leadership roles within football.
Servette Lifts the Trophy, YB Makes a Statement for Women’s Football
At the 50th Swiss Women’s Cup final, Servette Chênois defeated BSC Young Boys 1:0. In front of 7,587 enthusiastic spectators in Winterthur, Paula Serrano decided the match after fifty minutes. The large crowd clearly showed how much women’s football in Switzerland is gaining importance and appeal.
Talent Development in Women’s Football: New Pathways to the Top
New pathways to the top in women’s football are emerging, with girls now able to develop at a high level in both boys’ and increasingly strong girls’ teams. Growing investment and professionalisation are making these pathways more diverse and accessible.
Real Madrid vs. Manchester City: The Power of Transition in Modern Football
Modern football is increasingly defined by rapid transition moments rather than sustained possession. Real Madrid demonstrated this perfectly against Manchester City, turning defensive recoveries into immediate attacking threats and exploiting an unbalanced defensive structure.
The Hidden Effort of Female Footballers
Women in football play under the same rules and on the same field as men, despite facing greater relative physical demands. An SRF experiment showed just how much effort they put in, making their achievements clear.
Derby Shock: Satriano Strike Ends 18-Year Bernabéu Curse for Getafe
Real Madrid and Getafe CF faced off on Matchday 26 of LaLiga in the small Madrid derby at the Bernabéu. While Los Blancos urgently needed points in the title race, Getafe, sitting in the lower mid-table, were battling to keep their distance from the relegation zone. In the end, the visitors surprisingly prevailed 1:0 in a heated match marked by many interruptions.
Yáñez’s Strike Sends Real Madrid Marching Forward in Youth League
Some of the most promising talents of La Fábrica faced Chelsea FC’s U19 side on the 25th February in the round of 16 of the UEFA Youth League. Los Blancos won an exciting match in front of 905 spectators at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium 1:0 thanks to a goal from Daniel Yáñez, thereby qualifying for the quarter-finals of the prestigious youth competition.
Vinícius Seals Victory as Real Madrid Eliminate Benfica from Champions League
Real Madrid are through to the Champions League round of 16 after a 2:1 home win against Benfica Lisbon, winning 3:1 on aggregate. In a hard-fought match at the Bernabéu, goals from Aurélien Tchouaméni and Vinícius Júnior turned the game around after an early deficit.