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London City Lionesses finish unbeaten in pre-season matches ahead of WSL

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:05 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

London City Lionesses finish unbeaten in pre-season matches ahead of WSL

Summary

London City Lionesses concluded their pre-season tour with a 2-0 victory against Sevilla on August 21. Goals from Daniëlle van de Donk and Grace Geyoro secured two wins and a draw from three matches during the tour in Portugal and Spain. The Lionesses showed promising teamwork and defensive organization, crucial for their upcoming Women's Super League debut against Manchester United. Coach Eder Maestre emphasized the importance of building confidence and chemistry with a squad featuring high-profile additions like Mapi León and Alexia Putellas. The Lionesses aim to carry this momentum into the league, where they face higher expectations than typical newly promoted teams.

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By the Numbers

•London City Lionesses finished pre-season unbeaten with two wins and a draw.
•They defeated Sevilla 2-0 on August 21 in their final pre-season match.
•Daniëlle van de Donk and Grace Geyoro scored in the victory.
•The team showcased strong defense, limiting Sevilla's chances.
•They start their WSL season against Manchester United next.

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Pre-season rarely tells the whole story. It can hint at what is coming, reveal new partnerships and give fans something to obsess over before the points start counting (basically what they’ve done w...
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