Question on Clutch Master and Slave Cylinder Replacement

I have an 03 Mini Cooper with the 5 speed. My wife had been driving it just fine the only previous issue was that you had to left off the clutch slightly to get it into reverse. She came to a stop off the highway started to go again and when she went to shift it into second the transmission went into gear, but it acts like its in neutral. Pedal feels Just like it did previously and the transmission shifts into gear easy. but its like there is no connection between the motor and tranny. Had to tow it home. any ideas what has happened?

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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

The pressure plate or clutch disc may have failed. If it is in neutral all the time, there is no connection between the trans and the engine.

- Nick