# Women’s Champions League opening matches

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/womens-champions-league-opening-matches
> Updated: 2026-09-22T21:10:16.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

In the opening matches of the Women’s Champions League, Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory against HB Køge, decided by a late penalty converted by Mariona Caldentey in the 92nd or 93rd minute. Despite the win, the team faced scrutiny regarding their efficiency and ability to capitalize on possession, leading to questions for manager Renée Slegers.

Other notable results from the tournament included a 2-2 draw between Manchester City and Bayern München, a 2-1 victory for Benfica over Juventus, and a 1-1 draw between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Arsenal Women win Champions League opener via Caldentey penalty

Mariona Caldentey scored a 93rd-minute penalty to lead Arsenal Women to a 1-0 victory over HB Køge in their Women's Champions League opener.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arsenal-women-win-champions-league-opener-via-caldentey-penalty

### 2026-09-22: Women’s Champions League: Arsenal wins late, Man City draws

Arsenal secured a late 1-0 Champions League win against HB Køge, while Manchester City drew 2-2 with Bayern München in a high-scoring encounter.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/womens-champions-league-arsenal-wins-late-man-city-draws

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Cite as: Women’s Champions League opening matches. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/womens-champions-league-opening-matches