A mix-up between Arsenal goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez and captain Leah Williamson gave Paris FC a late penalty, which Maeline Mendy converted to secure a 2-2 draw in the Champions League. Alessia Russo and Georgia Stanway had put Arsenal two goals ahead, but the dropped points add to a difficult start to the season for a side already struggling in the league.

Arsenal found it hard to break down Paris FC’s defence, and Clara Mateo reduced the deficit after the break by rounding Rodríguez and scoring into an empty net. The penalty followed a goal-kick restart: Rodríguez passed the ball to Williamson, who stopped it with her hand, apparently believing she was to take the kick; the referee awarded a penalty and VAR did not intervene. Arsenal have five points from their first four league matches and face leaders Manchester City on Sunday.