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 Manchester United Women 2 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur Women

In a thrilling showdown that served as a preview for next month's FA Cup final, Maya le Tissier came to the rescue for Manchester United, denying Spurs their first-ever victory over the Reds.

MUFC Women 2 - 2 Spurs Women - 1

Le Tissier, fresh from signing a new contract, nodded in a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser amidst a crowded penalty area, capitalising after Rachel Williams rattled the crossbar.

Spurs seemed destined for a historic win after quickfire goals from Bethany England and Jessica Naz overturned Melvine Malard's opener for United at Leigh Sports Village.

At the end of the match, Le Tissier's timely intervention salvaged a point for United. 

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Malard broke the deadlock by meeting Gemma Evans' lofted free-kick with a powerful header, but England's equaliser, although disputed, and Naz's clinical finish threatened to steal the show for Spurs.

Tottenham boss Robert Vilahamn watched his team weather United's second-half onslaught, with goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer largely untested until the dying moments.

Then, with England's goalkeeper Mary Earps up for a corner in a desperate bid for to claim a point, Le Tissier pounced to snatch a vital point for Tottenham.

Manchester City 1 - 1 Real Madrid

Real Madrid beat Manchester City in a dramatic quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium, ending their hold on the Champions League after a penalty shootout.

The holders came back from an early goal scored by Rodrygo to put pressure on Real Madrid's defence. They eventually managed to equalize 14 minutes before the end of normal time when Kevin de Bruyne took advantage of Antonio Rudiger's clearance.

It was the least City deserved for their almost total domination, but a lack of the finishing touch cost them as Real, despite being exhausted and mounting a desperate rearguard action, held out for spot-kicks.

UCL: Madrid and City play out a classic 

 Manchester City 1 - 0 Chelsea

Manchester City managed to recover from the disappointment of being knocked out of the Champions League quarter-finals by Real Madrid. 

For Silva, it was a moment of redemption following his earlier penalty miss that contributed to City's loss to Real. The Portuguese midfielder netted the winning goal, meeting Kevin de Bruyne's cross at the far post six minutes before the final whistle.

City beat Chelsea

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