London City Lionesses win Women's Super League opener against Manchester United

London City Lionesses defeated Manchester United 2-1 in their Women's Super League season opener at a sold-out venue in Bromley. Despite the attention surrounding the debut of Alexia Putellas, teammates Delphine Cascarino and Danielle van de Donk emerged as the primary influences on the match. Cascarino was involved in four of the eight chances created by the side, while Putellas remains central to the long-term tactical planning of manager Eder Maestre. The victory marks a significant start for the club following a period of high-profile squad investment. Manchester United struggled throughout the encounter, appearing to be in a period of decline compared to their hosts. The Lionesses now look to build on this performance as they prepare for future fixtures in the league campaign.