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Women's Champions League Results: Barcelona, Chelsea, and Lyon Secure Wins

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Chelsea secure wins in Women's Champions League




Barcelona, Chelsea, and Lyon dominate in Women's Champions League matchday 2 with impressive wins, Wolfsburg edge Valerenga in close match, while Leuven snatch thrilling late win over Twente in Women's Champions League.


The Blues' victory saw them rise to fourth place in the league table, bouncing back from a draw against FC Twente in their opening match...


Chelsea Women's team delivered a stunning performance, defeating Paris FC 4-0 in the Women's Champions League. The London side's dominant display showcased their skills, with goals from Sandy Baltimore, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Alyssa Thompson, and Erin Cuthbert.




The Blues' victory saw them rise to fourth place in the league table, bouncing back from a draw against FC Twente in their opening match. Alyssa Thompson, a recent £1 million signing from Angel City, made a significant impact, scoring her first Champions League goal and setting up Johanna Rytting Kaneryd's header.


In other matches, Barcelona secured a 4-0 win over Roma, while Lyon defeated St Polten 3-0. Leuven claimed a 2-1 victory over Benfica wasn't played but they did play and won against another team. Meanwhile, Wolfsburg edged out Valerenga 2-1, and there were notable performances from several players across the league.




Alexia Putellas scored a 71st-minute penalty, capping off a dominant performance by Barcelona in their 4-0 win over Roma. The victory was fueled by early goals from Esmee Brugts and Kika Nazareth, with Caroline Graham Hansen adding a late flourish.


Record eight-time champions Lyon continued their strong form, cruising to a 3-0 victory over St. Polten. Jule Brand opened the scoring with a 28th-minute goal, followed by Ada Hegerberg's header in the 45th minute, and Lily Yohannes sealed the win with a spectacular lob seven minutes after halftime.


Jule Brand and Lily Yohannes scored their first-ever goals for Lyon, contributing to the team's 3-0 win. Brand's goal came early in the match, while Yohannes sealed the victory with a stunning lob.




Ada Hegerberg added to her impressive tally, netting her 67th UEFA Women's Champions League goal in 77 appearances. The Norwegian striker's record-breaking ability has seen her participate in 12 different seasons in the competition.


Wolfsburg secured a 2-1 win over Valerenga, with Lineth Beerensteyn initially putting the Germans ahead. However, Sara Horte quickly equalized for the Norwegian side.




The match remained deadlocked until the eighth minute of extra time, when Janina Minge scored a decisive penalty, sealing Wolfsburg's victory on the road. This win marked a crucial result for the two-time champions.


Leuven snatched a thrilling 2-1 win over Twente in a dramatic late finish. Jaimy Ravensbergen had given Twente the lead, but Linde Veefkind's 83rd-minute penalty seemed to have salvaged a draw for Leuven.


However, the Belgian team had the final say, with midfielder Sara Pusztai scoring six minutes into injury time to secure a stunning victory.




The UEFA Women's Champions League has introduced a new format this season, featuring 18 teams in the league phase. These teams will play six games each against different opponents, and only the top four will qualify directly for the quarter-finals.


Teams ranked fifth to 12th will compete in a play-off round to join the top four in the last eight. This format aims to increase competition and excitement in the tournament.


The top teams in the league phase will be determined based on their performance in the group stage, with the top four teams receiving a bye to the quarter-finals. The teams ranked fifth to 12th will play each other in the knockout phase play-offs.







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