The final league match of the season, the last game of David Alaba and Daniel Carvajal for Real Madrid, and my final assignment as a student at the Santiago Bernabéu – Matchday 38 was defined by farewells.
Mbappé Return Draws Whistles in Real Madrid Routine Win
On Matchday 36 of La Liga, Real Madrid hosted Real Oviedo at the Bernabéu, winning 2:0 in a stadium that was emptier than it had been in a long time.
No Sparkle in the Derby as Real Madrid Secure Vital 1:0 Win
On Matchday 28 of Liga F, Real Madrid hosted Atlético de Madrid in what should have been an entertaining derby, but ultimately secured a narrow 1:0 win in a rather underwhelming affair.
Swiss Women’s Football at a Crossroads: Low Wages and Limited Prospects
A monthly salary of under 500 Swiss francs and a side job at 80 percent employment – this is reality for most female “professional footballers” in Switzerland. A survey by Tamedia paints a clear picture of the precarious income situation in the Women’s Super League.
100th-Minute Heartbreak in Madrid as Logroño Rescue Dramatic Point
After a three-week international break, Liga F returned. In matchday 26, Real Madrid hosted DUX Logroño and were aiming for their 20th league win of the season. In the end, however, they had to settle for a surprising 1:1 draw after Logroño equalised in the final moments.
More than a Change of Coach: Eta makes history
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.