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.
Tag: Women’s football
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.
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.
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.
Behind the Scenes of a Champions League Night with Real Madrid Femenino
On Wednesday, 18 February 2026, I had the opportunity to attend a match for the first time as part of my internship at Real Madrid Femenino. In the second leg of the Women’s Champions League playoffs against Paris FC, Real Madrid deservedly won 2:0.
A Memorable Clásico in the Copa de la Reina Through My Lens
In the Clásico of the Copa de la Reina on 5 February 2026, FC Barcelona Femení won 4:0 against Real Madrid. As a photographer on site, I was able to experience the special atmosphere of this game.