One of the most shocking upsets this week occurred in Germany’s Bundesliga, where VfL Bochum secured a 3-2 victory over Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Despite Bayern’s dominance in the league, Bochum exploited Bayern’s rotated lineup and defensive vulnerabilities. Key performances, notably from Hiroki Itō, were instrumental in this unexpected triumph.
In the Women’s FA Cup, Liverpool achieved a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in their quarter-final match at Meadow Park. An own goal by Arsenal’s goalkeeper, Daphne van Domselaar, following a strike from Sophie Roman Haug, propelled Liverpool into the semi-finals against Chelsea. This defeat highlighted Arsenal’s struggles and was considered an upset in the competition.