This is the second time in a matter of days a pitch used in a women's match has come under scrutiny following Saturday's League Cup final.

Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid in a Champions League penalty shootout — again — to keep its title defense alive Wednesday and advance to the quarterfinals

The Gunners cruised into their second successive quarter-final with a 9-3 aggregate win over PSV Eindhoven at the last-16 stage, a result owing much to their 7-1 first leg win. Meanwhile, the holders beat their city rivals Atletico Madrid on penalties to set up a blockbuster tie next month.