In a commanding display on Sunday, Alexia Putellas propelled the London City Lionesses to a resounding 6-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Women’s Super League, putting an end to Spurs’ unbeaten run this season. The match, one of the most one-sided contests of the 2026/27 campaign so far, showcased the Lionesses’ striking power and tactical superiority.
LCL’s Alexia Putellas Strikes Early Against Spurs
The two-time Ballon d’Or winner wasted no time making an impact, opening the scoring within three minutes. After Spurs goalkeeper Lize Kop parried a shot from Grace Geyoro, Putellas was quickest to react, slotting the rebound into the net. The Lionesses doubled their advantage in the 22nd minute through Kadidiatou Diani, who capitalized on the team’s offensive momentum.
Before the break, Putellas secured her second goal with a clinical finish following a precise cutback from Danielle van de Donk, leaving Tottenham trailing 3-0 at halftime. The early dominance set the tone for the rest of the match, as London City continued to impose themselves after the interval.
The second half saw van de Donk extend the lead further with a close-range strike. Tottenham briefly responded when Victoria Pelova pulled a goal back, giving Spurs a glimmer of hope. However, Diani quickly extinguished that by scoring again from a charged-down clearance by Kop, reinforcing the Lionesses’ control. The emphatic victory was capped by Delphine Cascarino’s goal deep into stoppage time.
This victory highlights the significant progress made by the London City Lionesses, who bolstered their squad over the summer by acquiring Putellas, Diani, and Mapi León. After finishing sixth in the previous Women’s Super League season, the team’s dominant performance against Spurs signals their growing ambitions in the league.