Man City show squad depth in WSL and Champions League
Manchester City have started their Women's Super League title defence with wins in every league game and are unbeaten in Europe. Manager Andree Jeglertz has rotated his lineup, and substitutes have helped turn matches, including comebacks against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. City have also recovered six points from losing positions in the WSL.
Manchester City have opened their WSL title defence with victories in all league fixtures and remain unbeaten in Europe. Manager Andree Jeglertz has changed his starting lineup every match, while replacements have influenced results: Beth Mead set up a goal against Birmingham, and Kerstin Casparij scored with her first touch versus Arsenal.
City have also fought back from two goals down to draw at Bayern Munich and recovered a deficit to tie Real Madrid. In the WSL, they have claimed six points after trailing, more than any other side. Historically, deep European runs have coincided with domestic decline, and injuries to several players add further strain.
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