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Alexia Putellas debuts for London City Lionesses in win against Manchester United

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Alexia Putellas debuts for London City Lionesses in win against Manchester United

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Alexia Putellas made her debut for the London City Lionesses in a 2-1 victory over Manchester United on Friday night. The match, which served as the season opener for the Women's Super League, was held at the sold-out Copperjax Community Stadium in Bromley. Fans traveled from across the globe to witness the two-time Ballon d’Or winner, who joined the club this summer after her departure from Barcelona. Under the leadership of head coach Michele Kang and global sporting director Markel Zubizarreta, the independent club has aimed to elevate its standing through high-profile recruitment. Putellas, who was elected captain by her teammates, helped dictate the tempo and control the left flank throughout the fixture. Following the win, the club is now focused on maintaining this momentum for the remainder of the league campaign.

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•London City Lionesses defeated Manchester United 2-1 at Copperjax Community Stadium.
•Alexia Putellas made her debut for the club after signing from Barcelona.
•The match marked the 2026-2027 Women's Super League season opener.
•Team YouFirst is broadcasting games in Spain via the ElevenTV YouTube channel.

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7:16 AMYahoo Sports — A Ballon d’Or winner in Bromley: Watching Alexia Putellas’ WSL debut with fans from around the world

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The commuters outside Bromley South train station were oblivious to the fact a global superstar was playing in their backyard. No one knew who the two-time Ballon d’Or and World Cup winner Alexia Putellas was. “I can’t believe she’s playing here!” said one local. “Not for Bromley, though?” No, not for the English Football League’s men’s third-tier side Bromley — although they do share their 5,500 capacity stadium with Women’s Super League side London City Lionesses. Walk down the high street in
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Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 7:16 AM
A Ballon d’Or winner in Bromley: Watching Alexia Putellas’ WSL debut with fans from around the world
The commuters outside Bromley South train station were oblivious to the fact a global superstar was playing in their backyard. No one knew who the two-time Ballon d’Or and World Cup winner Alexia Putellas was. “I can’t believe she’s playing here!” said one local. “Not for Bromley, though?” No, not for the English Football League’s men’s third-tier side Bromley — although they do share their 5,500 capacity stadium with Women’s Super League side London City Lionesses. Walk down the high street in

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