Giulia Dragoni and Arianna Caruso scored their first league goals abroad, bringing some pride to Italian football. Dragoni found the net in Chelsea's 6‑0 win over Charlton Athletic, while Caruso struck the opener in Real Madrid's 3‑1 win over Sevilla. Both players achieved this milestone in the same week, demonstrating that Italian talents are making a difference in European leagues.
Dragoni, born in 2006, arrived in London in the summer after spending a successful spell on loan at Roma. The attacking midfielder has faced a difficult start to the Women's Super League, with limited playing time and many bench appearances. Before the match against Charlton, he had accumulated just 16 minutes in three spells of play, including 13 minutes in the last match against Manchester United. Despite this, she managed to find space and, in just five minutes of play, she beat the opponent's goal with a diagonal shot, becoming the fourth Italian footballer to score in the English league, after Aurora Galli, Martina Piemonte and Elena Linari.
Caruso, however, had a different path. The midfielder played her eighth match in Spanish, six of which as a starter, and only added her goal to the pitch at the start of the second half. The 86th minute was decisive: it broke the deadlock against Sevilla, giving Real Madrid the lead and contributing to the final 3‑1 victory. The goal was the eighth of his league career, but it was the first in Spanish, confirming his importance within the team.
Both matches had a positive impact on their respective teams. Chelsea consolidated their position in the table with a clear 6‑0, while Real Madrid continued to show strength at home, overcoming a top-class opponent. For the two players, these goals represent an important step in their professional growth and a sign that Italian talents are finding success abroad.
The future of Dragoni and Caruso looks promising. With their experience in top-level leagues, both could become points of reference for the teams that host them. For fans of Italian women's football, these victories are a source of pride and a sign that national talent is emerging beyond the country's borders.