Latest Football News: Thrilling Champions League, Women's Super League

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This football week has been nothing but sensational. With heart-stopping UEFA Champions League matches, record-breaking victories in women’s football, and upsets in the Asian Champions League, here’s your all-encompassing update on the most trending news in global football.

UEFA Classic: Inter Milan and Barcelona Lock Horns in 3-3 Draw

The opening leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal between Inter Milan and Barcelona concluded in a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium.

Inter’s Denzel Dumfries stole the limelight by scoring twice and setting up the opener, timed at less than 30 seconds, creating a new record for the quickest goal in a Champions League semifinal. But the highlight of the night came courtesy of Lamine Yamal, who became the youngest scorer in a Champions League semifinal at 17 years old. The teenager also assisted on two other Barcelona goals, keeping the Spanish team solidly in the running before the second leg in Milan.

Chelsea Women Win Historic Sixth Consecutive WSL Title

YOUR @BARCLAYSWSL CHAMPIONS FOR 24/25: CHELSEA!! pic.twitter.com/gVaDBiNj15
— (C)helsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) April 30, 2025

Chelsea Women again asserted their supremacy in the English game by winning the 2025 Women’s Super League (WSL) title for the sixth consecutive season.

Their most recent victory was a gritty 1-0 win over Manchester United, with experienced defender Lucy Bronze scoring the winner from a corner kick. Chelsea is now 17-3 under new head coach Sonia Bompastor, with 17 games won and three draws. The team now wants to finish the season unbeaten.

AFC Champions League Surprise: Kawasaki Frontale Eliminate Ronaldo’s Al Nassr

In the AFC Champions League, Kawasaki Frontale stunned Al Nassr with a 3-2 victory, causing a shockwave in Asian football. The Japanese club managed to play a virtually flawless game, securing a spot in the ACL final despite Al Nassr’s roster of Saudi superstars, led by Cristiano Ronaldo.

This breakthrough victory sends Kawasaki to its inaugural AFC Champions League final, cementing Japan’s increasing prominence in Asian club football.

Bayern Munich Closing in on Bundesliga Title After Dramatic Win

Meanwhile, in Germany, Bayern Munich moved closer to yet another Bundesliga championship after a narrow 2-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala’s goals sealed the victory, maintaining Bayern at the summit of the table with only a handful of games remaining.

This display is a testament to Bayern’s consistent ability to secure victories, even when under pressure, as they pursue their 34th domestic league championship.

From young brilliance in the Champions League to record-breaking triumphs in the WSL and shock displays in Asia, football this week was full of unforgettable moments. With more games and trophies at stake in the next few days, the drama is only just beginning.