Real Madrid 2-0 Arsenal: Ian Wright slams 'disgrace' of a pitch as Gunners boss Renee Slegers says conditions hurt her side in Women's Champions League defeat
18 March 2025, 21:02 | Updated: 19 March 2025, 16:50
Arsenal boss Renee Slegers admitted the conditions played their part after the PFA and Ian Wright criticised the state of the pitch during their 2-0 Champions League defeat at Real Madrid.
A goal in each half from Linda Caicedo and Athenea del Castillo condemned Arsenal to a first-leg loss at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium, the home of Real's reserves, and left them with plenty of work to do in the return next week in north London.
Heavy rain in Madrid left the pitch at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium in a soggy state and it appeared to have an impact on the game as Leah Williamson slipped in the lead up to the opening goal of Real's 2-0 win.
Real Madrid midfielder Melanie Leupolz also suffered a knee issue after seemingly kicking the surface before limping off in tears with what looked like a serious injury.
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