Alexia Putellas captains London City Lionesses to Women's Super League victory
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
London City Lionesses secured a win in their Women's Super League opener against Manchester United in Bromley. Former Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas led the side as captain, marking a transition for the club seven years after their breakaway from Millwall. The match highlighted the adjustment period for Putellas, who is now coordinating with teammates operating under a different tactical structure than she experienced during her tenure in Spain. Referees and officials managed the proceedings as the two-time Ballon d’Or winner took charge on the pitch. This result establishes the tone for the campaign as the squad integrates their new high-profile leadership into the league environment.
- •London City Lionesses defeated Manchester United in a Women's Super League season opener.
- •Alexia Putellas served as team captain for the fixture in Bromley.
- •The match occurred seven years after the team split from Millwall.
- •Putellas is adjusting to a squad with different developmental training backgrounds.
- 10:17 PMESPN — Putellas, new-look London City's win vs. Man United should put WSL on notice
- 8:51 PMThe Guardian Sport — Alexia Putellas begins WSL ride as London City outclass Manchester United
"There are few scenarios since Millwall Lionesses broke away from Millwall and became London City Lionesses that would have felt more surreal than the idea of Alexia Putellas captaining the side to a statement win in a Women’s Super League season opener in Bromley just seven years later. Here we are though. Referees have to get used to the former Barcelona captain stooping to pick up the coin after the toss, as is her custom. Players must get used to eyes and cameras looking past them to focus on the influential No 11, and the two-time Ballon d’Or winner has to get used to playing with players not drilled in a very specific style of play from such an early age. Continue reading...
"Alexia Putellas' WSL debut wasn't a virtuoso performance, but her London City showed in their season-opening win over Man United that they're for real.
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External links- ESPNSep 4, 2026, 10:17 PMPutellas, new-look London City's win vs. Man United should put WSL on notice
Alexia Putellas' WSL debut wasn't a virtuoso performance, but her London City showed in their season-opening win over Man United that they're for real.
- The Guardian SportSep 4, 2026, 8:51 PMAlexia Putellas begins WSL ride as London City outclass Manchester United
There are few scenarios since Millwall Lionesses broke away from Millwall and became London City Lionesses that would have felt more surreal than the idea of Alexia Putellas captaining the side to a statement win in a Women’s Super League season opener in Bromley just seven years later. Here we are though. Referees have to get used to the former Barcelona captain stooping to pick up the coin after the toss, as is her custom. Players must get used to eyes and cameras looking past them to focus on the influential No 11, and the two-time Ballon d’Or winner has to get used to playing with players not drilled in a very specific style of play from such an early age. Continue reading...
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