BBC Women's Football Weekly

Ellen, Jen and Ben digest a huge week, which saw WSL leaders Man City drop points and put Arsenal 90 minutes from the Champions League final.
With Arsenal taking a 2-1 lead into the semi-final second leg; how were they able to handle Lyon? And can they keep it up?
In the other semi, it's level between Bayern Munich and Barcelona where Franziska Kett was sent off for a hair-pull; are we seeing more of that as an offence?
As for the WSL, Manchester City remain in the driving seat for the title, but how costly might Saturday's loss to Brighton prove to be? 
And as Chelsea make a permanent move to Stamford Bridge and Brighton announce a new purpose-built stadium, how do clubs ensure that these projects work? And what do Ellen and Jen want to see as part of the plans? 
TIMECODES:
2:05 Arsenal show up in the second half of their semi
11:57 Flair on show between Bayern Munich and Barcelona 
20:30 Is hair-pulling becoming more common in football or are we just more aware of it now? 
23'14 Will Manchester City be concerned by dropping points at Brighton? 
28:19 Manchester United's slump 
32:56 Sam Kerr levels the Chelsea WSL goal scoring record
34:24 Sonia Bompastor and Sam Kerr on Chelsea's move to Stamford Bridge
35:15 Brighton release proposal for Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium
42:57 WSL2 goes to the final day

Ahead of the Women’s Champions League semi-finals, Guillem Balagué sits down with Spain and Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey, who is personally going for a fourth consecutive UWCL title, and a fifth overall!
Mariona gives us an insight into her childhood on the island of Mallorca, moving to Barcelona at the age of 18 and how she’s adapted since moving to Arsenal July in 2024.
Plus, the pair look ahead to facing European giants Lyon in the semi-finals this season, just how much the Champions League means to her and of course, discuss the growing rivalry on the international stage that is Spain vs the Lionesses!
Commentary of both legs of Arsenal’s semi-final against Lyon will be on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds.
TIMECODES:
00:46 - Mariona sits down with Guillem.
01:17 - Mariona tells us about her childhood in Felanitx, on the island of Mallorca.
06:40 - On joining Barcelona at 18 years old.
08:50 - On moving to Arsenal back in the summer of 2024 and how she’s adapted.
12:24 - On the recognition she achieved during her first season in England.
15:45 - On her club captain Kim Little and playing at the Emirates.
21:20 - Looking back on last year’s Champions League win.
22:40 - Looking ahead to this year’s Champions League semi-final against Lyon.
28:50 - On the developing rivalry between Spain and the Lionesses.

Ellen, Jen and Ben are back together after their very own international breaks to react to the latest round of World Cup qualifying games and look ahead to a huge weekend of fixtures in the WSL and Champions League.
The team reflect on the April international window which saw England go four wins from four and keep automatic qualification for next year's World Cup in their hands. Ellen and Jen discuss the standout performers for the Lionesses, plus they reflect on Scotland’s growth after back-to-back draws against Belgium.
As the WSL returns, we look at vital games for Leicester City at the bottom of the table and Manchester United in their battle for European football next season. Plus, it’s a huge weekend for Arsenal who meet European giants Lyon again in the semi-finals of the UWCL. Can they secure a first-leg advantage at the Emirates this year?
TIMECODES:
00:07 - Ellen, Jen and Ben are back together.
02:50 - The Lionesses are four wins from four in World Cup qualifying.
06:20 - Praise for Lotte Wubben-Moy.
09:50 - Hannah Hampton ’saves’ England on multiple occasions.
13:24 - Alessia Russo takes her club form to the international stage.
17:15 - Scotland remain top of Group B4 after two draws against Belgium.
21:00 - Kathleen McGovern looking at home on the international stage.
24:40 - The WSL returns after the international break.
30:58 - The penultimate round of WSL 2 fixtures.
33:10 - Arsenal meet Lyon again in the Champions League semi-finals.
38:54 - Stina Blackstenius signs a new contract with Arsenal.
40:53 - Barcelona meet Bayern Munich in the other semi-final.

Ben Haines is joined by former England forward Fran Kirby and BBC commentator Vicki Sparks at Wembley stadium as the Lionesses claimed a significant 1-0 victory over rivals Spain and took control of their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying group.
Fran and Vicki react to the latest instalment of this growing rivalry which ended with England securing a crucial three points. It was a resilient performance from a new centre-back partnership and a milestone night for midfielder Keira Walsh, who captained the side on her 100th appearance.
The team also hear from goalscorer Lauren Hemp, England's latest centurion Keira Walsh and manager Sarina Wiegman who all give their post match thoughts to Katie Smith in the tunnel.
TIMECODES:
00:05 - Ben Haines is joined by Fran Kirby and Vicki Sparks at Wembley
11:20 - Lauren Hemp interview.
16:19 - Reaction from England’s latest centurion, Keira Walsh.
23:49 - Sarina Wiegman interview.
32:50 - Looking ahead to their next fixture against Iceland on Saturday.
36:00 - More reflection on Keira Walsh’s milestone from Leah Williamson and Mary Earps.

Ben Haines and Em Sanders are back at St. George’s Park and this time they have agent Ellen White with them to look ahead to the biggest game of their World Cup qualifying game so far.
England manager Sarina Wiegman joins Ellen and Ben to discuss facing Spain, again! As the Lionesses approach their milestone 500th game, we ask what game stands out to her, chat Alessia Russo’s form and what she wants to see from the new faces in the squad.
Ellen and Ben also chat to one of those new faces in Bay FC’s Keira Barry alongside in-form Arsenal striker Alessia Russo. They discuss turning up to camp for the first time, coming into this international break at very different points in their domestic seasons and which England teammate they would take on Race Across the World with!
Plus, the team chat team selection for this 'crunch game' on Tuesday at Wembley. Full commentary of England v Spain will be on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds, kick off is at 7pm.
TIMECODES:
00:05 - Ellen, Ben and Em are down at St. George’s Park.
02:54 - England boss Sarina Wiegman joins the pod.
18:20 - Ellen, Ben and Em reflect on Sarina’s interview and chat team selection against Spain..
24:50 - Alessia Russo and Keira Barry join the pod.
44:10 - The team chat Keira’s calmness, Alessia’s current form and the importance of this game at Wembley.