Chelsea's Jorginho, Barcelona's Alexia Putellas win UEFA Player of Year awards
3 years, 3 months ago

Chelsea's Jorginho, Barcelona's Alexia Putellas win UEFA Player of Year awards

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Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel won the men’s coach of the year prize with Barcelona’s Lluis Cortes winning in the women’s category. Istanbul: Chelsea and Italy midfielder Jorginho was named UEFA men’s player of the year at a ceremony in Istanbul on Thursday, beating his club colleague N’Golo Kante and Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne to the prize. Jorginho starred alongside Kante in the Chelsea team that won the Champions League, beating De Bruyne’s City in the final in Porto, and then helped Italy win Euro 2020. Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas won the women’s player of the year prize after captaining her side to Champions League glory, scoring in the 4-0 final win over Chelsea.

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Chelsea top Champions League group with perfect record thanks to Catarina Macario double
5 days, 16 hours ago

Chelsea top Champions League group with perfect record thanks to Catarina Macario double

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chelsea ended the group stages of the Women’s …

Women’s Champions League 2024-25: Chelsea maintains perfect record after beating Real Madrid 2-1
5 days, 21 hours ago

Women’s Champions League 2024-25: Chelsea maintains perfect record after beating Real Madrid 2-1

The Hindu  

United States striker Catarina Macario entered as a halftime substitute and converted two penalties for Chelsea in a 2-1 win over Real Madrid that helped the English club finish top of its Women’s Champions League group with a 100 per cent record on Tuesday. Madrid was already sure of qualifying for the quarterfinals along with Chelsea but needed a win …

UEFA Women’s Champions League 2024/25: Barcelona confirms quarterfinals berth after beating Hammarby
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1 week, 3 days ago

UEFA Women’s Champions League 2024/25: Barcelona confirms quarterfinals berth after beating Hammarby

The Hindu  

Barcelona wrapped up the last quarterfinal berth in the Women’s Champions League on Thursday as Ewa Pajor netted twice in a 3-0 victory over Hammarby in Sweden. But a fourth straight Champions League win since an opening loss to Manchester City mathematically confirmed Barca’s place in the last eight, joining City, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Lyon and Wolfsburg …

Women’s Champions League 2024-25: Lyon extends winning streak with Dumornay double against Roma
1 month, 1 week ago

Women’s Champions League 2024-25: Lyon extends winning streak with Dumornay double against Roma

The Hindu  

If Lyon is to add to its record eight Women’s Champions League titles, stunning goals like that scored by 21-year-old forward Melchie Dumornay on Wednesday will help. Dumornay’s 45-yard chipped shot from the center circle to beat Roma goalkeeper Camelia Ceasar was the standout moment of a 3-0 win in a clash of two unbeaten teams in Group A. Haiti …

Lyon and Chelsea take clear leads in Women’s Champions League groups. Madrid, Wolfsburg also win
1 month, 1 week ago

Lyon and Chelsea take clear leads in Women’s Champions League groups. Madrid, Wolfsburg also win

Associated Press  

If Lyon is to add to its record eight Women’s Champions League titles, stunning goals like that scored by 21-year-old forward Melchie Dumornay on Wednesday will help. Dumornay’s 45-yard chipped shot from the center circle to beat Roma goalkeeper Camelia Ceasar was the standout moment of a 3-0 win in a clash of two unbeaten teams in Group A. Haiti …

Jose Mourinho to join TNT Sports panel for the Champions League final... as the two-time winner of the prize joins Rio Ferdinand, Owen Hargreaves and Steve McManaman
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jose Mourinho to join TNT Sports panel for the Champions League final... as the two-time winner of the prize joins Rio Ferdinand, Owen Hargreaves and Steve McManaman

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho has been announced for TNT Sports' coverage of the Champions League final on Saturday. TNT Sports tweeted: 'A big welcome to Jose Mourinho as he joins us for our #UCLfinal coverage'.' Jose Mourinho will be a guest on TNT Sports during Saturday's Champions League final The broadcaster also confirmed their full line-up for Saturday's broadcast live from Wembley …

Barcelona finally beats Lyon and retains Women's Champions League crown
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Barcelona finally beats Lyon and retains Women's Champions League crown

The Hindu  

With a triumph over the rival it could never beat, Barcelona made it clear who's in charge of women’s soccer. Barcelona ended its losing streak against the game's most successful club on Saturday, beating Lyon 2-0 to clinch its third Women’s Champions League title in four years. “We are super happy to have won these four titles.” Barcelona added to …

Barcelona finally beats Lyon and retains Women’s Champions League crown
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Barcelona finally beats Lyon and retains Women’s Champions League crown

Associated Press  

BILBAO, Spain — With a triumph over the rival it could never beat, Barcelona made it clear who’s in charge of women’s soccer. Barcelona ended its losing streak against the game’s most successful club on Saturday, beating Lyon 2-0 to clinch its third Women’s Champions League title in four years. “We are super happy to have won these four titles.” …

Chelsea and Lyon advance to the Women’s Champions League semifinals
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chelsea and Lyon advance to the Women’s Champions League semifinals

Associated Press  

LONDON — Emma Hayes’ hopes of going out on the ultimate high at Chelsea moved a step closer on Wednesday as the London club reached the Women’s Champions League semifinals after a 1-1 draw with Ajax. The Women’s Super League champion had effectively secured its place in the next round after a dominant performance in the first leg of the …

Barcelona starts Champions League defence hoping to refine perfection
1 year, 1 month ago

Barcelona starts Champions League defence hoping to refine perfection

The Hindu  

Women’s Champions League holders Barcelona kicks off its trophy defence this week, aiming to become only the fourth team to win the competition in consecutive years Led by Ballon d’Or holder Aitana Bonmati and two-time winner Alexia Putellas, as well as other World Cup conquering stars, Barcelona is tasked with refining perfection. Barcelona lifted a treble last season -- Spain’s …

Alexia Putellas is back in time for the Women’s World Cup as Spain looks for glory
1 year, 5 months ago

Alexia Putellas is back in time for the Women’s World Cup as Spain looks for glory

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Alexia Putellas heads to the Women’s World Cup after winning back-to-back Ballon d’Or awards and helping Barcelona win two of the last three Champions League titles. Alexia, who leads Spain with 100 appearances, has had a role in that boom by becoming only the second Spaniard, woman or man, to win the Ballon d’Or. Relations deteriorated between …

UWCL: Barcelona beats Wolfsburg 3-2 to win its second Women’s Champions League title
1 year, 6 months ago

UWCL: Barcelona beats Wolfsburg 3-2 to win its second Women’s Champions League title

The Hindu  

Patricia Guijarro scored twice inside three minutes as Barcelona staged a stunning second-half comeback to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 in the Women’s Champions League final on Saturday at PSV Stadium. 👑 Reines d'Europa 👑 𝑳𝑰𝑫𝑬𝑹𝑨 𝑳𝑨 𝑻𝑬𝑽𝑨 𝑮𝑬𝑵𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑪𝑰𝑶́ 𝑳𝑬𝑨𝑫 𝒀𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑮𝑬𝑵𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑳𝑰𝑫𝑬𝑹𝑨 𝑻𝑼 𝑮𝑬𝑵𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑪𝑰𝑶́𝑵 pic.twitter.com/XIzV5WqPvq — FC Barcelona Femení June 3, 2023 Wolfsburg led 2-0 at the break thanks to goals …

Jose Mourinho Gives His Runners-up Medal to a Young Fan in Crowd After AS Roma's Defeat in Europa League Final
1 year, 6 months ago

Jose Mourinho Gives His Runners-up Medal to a Young Fan in Crowd After AS Roma's Defeat in Europa League Final

News 18  

AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho was unimpressed after his club’s heartbreaking defeat in the Europa League 2022/23 final against Sevilla on Wednesday. In a nail-biting thriller at Budapest, Roma failed to hold their nerves in the penalty shoot-out and lost 1-4 which ended Mourinho’s unbeaten streak in the European competition’s final. Before the Europa League final against Sevilla, Mourinho had …

On This Day in 2012 – Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to claim first Champions League
1 year, 7 months ago

On This Day in 2012 – Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to claim first Champions League

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The tie was played at Bayern’s Allianz Arena and it looked like …

Chelsea hosts Barcelona, Arsenal at Wolfsburg in Women’s CL
1 year, 8 months ago

Chelsea hosts Barcelona, Arsenal at Wolfsburg in Women’s CL

The Hindu  

Rematches are on tap in the Women’s Champions League semifinals this weekend. Emma Hayes’ team will try to start better when Barcelona visits Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon for the first leg. Wolfsburg is a two-time champion, Barcelona has one title, and Arsenal won in 2007 when it was called the Women’s Cup. Barcelona reached the Champions League final last …

alexia putellas wins ballon dor season statistics competitors injury update spain barcelona
2 years, 2 months ago

alexia putellas wins ballon dor season statistics competitors injury update spain barcelona

The Hindu  

Spain’s Alexia Putellas won the women’s Ballon d’Or for the second year running on Monday, the reward coming after a season in which she was the top scorer as her club Barcelona reached the Champions League final. When I injured my knee I thought my chances of winning it had gone but in the end the jury based their decision …

‘Dream come true’: Real Madrid’s Benzema wins first Ballon d’Or
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Dream come true’: Real Madrid’s Benzema wins first Ballon d’Or

Al Jazeera  

Spain’s Alexia Putellas wins women’s trophy for the second straight year after another standout season with Barcelona. Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award for the first time in his career, edging out Robert Lewandowski, Sadio Mane and Kevin De Bruyne for the top football prize. Benzema, who played a pivotal role in Real’s run …

Karim Benzema wins UEFA Men’s Player of the Year; Alexia Putellas takes women's award
2 years, 3 months ago

Karim Benzema wins UEFA Men’s Player of the Year; Alexia Putellas takes women's award

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Besides Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas, Carlo Ancelotti was named best men’s coach for his success with Real, with Dutchwoman Sarina Wiegman crowned best women’s coach after leading England to Euro glory. Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas were rewarded for outstanding seasons by winning the UEFA men’s and women’s player of the year prizes at a ceremony in Istanbul on …

Karim Benzema, Alexia Putellas win UEFA best player awards
2 years, 3 months ago

Karim Benzema, Alexia Putellas win UEFA best player awards

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas won UEFA’s player of the year awards on Thursday, making it a sweep for Spanish clubs. Benzema had been the heavy favorite for the men’s award after scoring 15 Champions League goals to lead Real Madrid to a record-extending 14th European title. Putellas won a second straight UEFA women’s best player award after …

Karim Benzema, Thibaut Courtois and Kevin De Bruyne nominated for UEFA Player of the Year Award
2 years, 4 months ago

Karim Benzema, Thibaut Courtois and Kevin De Bruyne nominated for UEFA Player of the Year Award

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A jury made up of journalists and representatives of clubs playing in European competitions voted for the trio from a list of 15 Zurich: The Real Madrid pair of Karim Benzema and Thibaut Courtois and Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne have been the three footballers who have been shortlisted for the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award. Benzema was …

Lyon wins Women's Champions League stunning Barcelona in final
2 years, 7 months ago

Lyon wins Women's Champions League stunning Barcelona in final

The Hindu  

Lyon has its trophy back. The French club beat defending champion and favorite Barcelona 3-1 on Saturday to earn a record-extending eighth Women’s Champions League trophy. And I think we did it more through mental strength than physical.” The final had it all: A contender for goal of the season early on — and an effort that would have given …

Women’s Champions League result: Lyon beat holders Barcelona 3-1
2 years, 7 months ago

Women’s Champions League result: Lyon beat holders Barcelona 3-1

New York Times  

Lyon have beaten Barcelona 3-1 to lift the Women's Champions League for a record eighth time. Lyon continued to run rampant and added a third when Barcelona struggled to clear the ball in their box, allowing Hegerberg to roll it across to Catarina Macario for the simplest of finishes. Barcelona couldn't find a breakthrough but came closest when Patricia Guijarro …

Barcelona secures Champions League spot with Real Betis win
2 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona secures Champions League spot with Real Betis win

The Hindu  

Barcelona secured qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League on Saturday as Jordi Alba's 94th-minute winner against Real Betis guaranteed the Catalans' place in the top four of La Liga. "A big win against Betis — a direct rival for the Champions League" — Xavi reacts to Barça's dramatic victory on Saturday night pic.twitter.com/ETJ8UsFbPf — FC Barcelona May 8, 2022 …

Lyon and holders Barcelona set up Women's Champions League final clash
2 years, 7 months ago

Lyon and holders Barcelona set up Women's Champions League final clash

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The final will give Barcelona the chance to avenge their 4-1 defeat at the hands of Lyon in the 2019 showpiece in Budapest. Record seven-time winners Lyon saw off French rivals Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday to join holders Barcelona in the final of this season’s Women’s Champions League. Ada Hegerberg and captain Wendie Renard scored Lyon’s goals either side of …

Women's Champions League: World record 91,553 see Barcelona beat Real Madrid to reach semis; PSG down Bayern Munich
2 years, 8 months ago

Women's Champions League: World record 91,553 see Barcelona beat Real Madrid to reach semis; PSG down Bayern Munich

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The 91,553 crowd figure surpassed the previous record for a women’s match when 90,185 watched the 1999 World Cup final between the United States and China A world record crowd for a women’s football match of 91,553 saw Barcelona cruise into the Champions League semi-finals by thrashing Real Madrid 5-2 at Camp Nou on Wednesday to seal an 8-3 win …

Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards
3 years ago

Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi won the men's Ballon d'Or for a record-extending seventh time on Monday, ending the year in style after a brilliant final season with Barcelona and earning his first major international trophy with Argentina. Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards Alexia Putellas became the third winner of the women's award for an outstanding season with Barcelona …

Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards
3 years ago

Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards

Associated Press  

PARIS — Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending seventh time on Monday, ending the year in style after a brilliant final season with Barcelona and earning his first major international trophy with Argentina. I’d like to thank all my teammates at Barcelona and Argentina.” Messi finished with 613 points to top prolific Bayern Munich and Poland …

Ballon d'Or 2021: Messi wins record seventh Ballon d'Or, Putellas takes women's honour
3 years ago

Ballon d'Or 2021: Messi wins record seventh Ballon d'Or, Putellas takes women's honour

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi won his record seventh men's Ballon d'Or award on Monday beating the likes of Robert Lewandowski and rival Cristiano Ronaldo to the prize in Paris. I'd like to thank all my teammates at Barcelona and Argentina.” “I would like to say to Robert that it's an honor to be your rival, and everyone would say you deserved to …

Chelsea duo N’Golo Kante and Jorginho nominated for Fifa Best men’s player
3 years, 1 month ago

Chelsea duo N’Golo Kante and Jorginho nominated for Fifa Best men’s player

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chelsea duo N’Golo Kante and Jorginho will battle …

Messi and Ronaldo feature as FIFA publishes shortlists for annual best player awards
3 years, 1 month ago

Messi and Ronaldo feature as FIFA publishes shortlists for annual best player awards

The Hindu  

Chelsea won the Champions League and England reached the European Championship final, but no Englishmen were on the shortlists for FIFA’s annual awards published on Monday. Jorginho, a double European champion with Chelsea and Italy, was joined by club teammate N’Golo Kanté among 11 candidates to be voted FIFA’s best player in the 2020-21 season. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo …

Messi, Ronaldo in contention for Ballon d’Or
3 years, 2 months ago

Messi, Ronaldo in contention for Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

Six-time winner Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time victor, were among the 30 names revealed on Friday for the Ballon d’Or award. The serial favourites face competition that includes Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Karim Benzema, Jorginho and N’Golo Kante who are also considered as leading runners in the list unveiled by France Football magazine. French champions PSG can boast Messi, …

Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo in contention; Megan Rapinoe misses out
3 years, 2 months ago

Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo in contention; Megan Rapinoe misses out

Firstpost  

Messi and Ronaldo face competition that includes Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Karim Benzema, Jorginho and N’Golo Kante who are also considered as leading runners in the list unveiled by France Football magazine. The serial favourites face competition that includes Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Karim Benzema, Jorginho and N’Golo Kante who are also considered as leading runners in the list unveiled by France …

Champions League: Barcelona thumped, Chelsea beaten as Ronaldo rescues Man Utd
3 years, 2 months ago

Champions League: Barcelona thumped, Chelsea beaten as Ronaldo rescues Man Utd

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Ronald Koeman’s Barcelona side already look at real risk of an early exit from this season’s Champions League after suffering a second 3-0 defeat in as many games in Group E and finishing the match in Lisbon with 10 men. Barcelona plunged even further into crisis on Wednesday with a thumping Champions League defeat at Benfica while holders Chelsea were …

Chelsea’s Jorginho Set to Bag UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award Pipping Kevin De Bruyne, N'Golo Kante
3 years, 3 months ago

Chelsea’s Jorginho Set to Bag UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award Pipping Kevin De Bruyne, N'Golo Kante

News 18  

If reports are to be believed, Chelsea star Jorginho is set to be crowned UEFA’s Player of Year on Thursday. The Italian was nominated alongside teammate N’Golo Kante and Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne for the top award. While the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi were overlooked this year, the Premier League trio got UEFA’s nod and …

Champions League Winners Kante, Jorginho Shortlisted for UEFA Prize
3 years, 4 months ago

Champions League Winners Kante, Jorginho Shortlisted for UEFA Prize

News 18  

Chelsea duo N’Golo Kante and Jorginho have been shortlisted for the UEFA men’s player of the year prize for the 2020/21 season alongside Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne, European football’s governing body announced on Thursday. Guardiola, Mancini or Tuchel?#UEFAawards— UEFA August 19, 2021 The three players on the shortlist for the women’s prize are Jennifer Hermoso, Lieke Martens and …

Barcelona sweep UEFA women's player of the year shortlist, Jorginho, N'Golo Kante, Kevin de Bruyne in men's list
3 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona sweep UEFA women's player of the year shortlist, Jorginho, N'Golo Kante, Kevin de Bruyne in men's list

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The winner will be revealed at a ceremony in Istanbul next Thursday, 26 August, when the draw for this season’s Champions League will also take place. Chelsea duo N’Golo Kante and Jorginho have been shortlisted for the UEFA men’s player of the year prize for the 2020/21 season alongside Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne, European football’s governing body announced …

Euro 2020: Italian midfielder Jorginho is unloved at Chelsea, adored in Italy
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Italian midfielder Jorginho is unloved at Chelsea, adored in Italy

The Hindu  

A handful of players turn into a different beast altogether when they represent their country. For Italy, that man is midfield metronome Jorginho, as key a figure as anyone for the Azzurri as they look to win their second European Championship when they play England in Sunday's final at Wembley. Even before May's Champions League final, when Chelsea beat Manchester …

Euro 2020: Champions League win has made me more hungry to succeed with Italy, says Jorginho
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Champions League win has made me more hungry to succeed with Italy, says Jorginho

The Hindu  

Italy midfielder Jorginho compared the Azzurri with his Champions League-winning Chelsea team on Sunday and welcomed the news that Marco Verratti could return for Wednesday’s Euro 2020 Group A game against Switzerland. “Winning the Champions League brought me here with even more hunger to win, I want to relive those emotions with the national team,” Jorginho told a news conference. …

UEFA Champions League Final: Takeaways from Chelsea's Win over Manchester City
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Champions League Final: Takeaways from Chelsea's Win over Manchester City

News 18  

Chelsea Football Club became European champions on Sunday with an astute 1-0 win over Manchester City at the Estadio do Dragao in Porto. This was Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel‘s first Champions League title while Pep Guardiola failed to win his first European crown in a decade. Guardiola had reached a Champions League final for the first time since the 2010-11 …

Chelsea 1-0 Manchester City: 2021 Champions League final in pictures
3 years, 6 months ago

Chelsea 1-0 Manchester City: 2021 Champions League final in pictures

The Hindu  

Chelsea's counter-attacking football overwhelmed an out of sorts Manchester City in Porto as Kai Havertz's 42nd-minute goal won the Champions League for Thomas Tuchel's team. Thomas Tuchel's stunning debut season with Chelsea only got better on Saturday as the Blues defeated Manchester City 1-0 to clinch the Champions League title. Chelsea midfielder Kai Havertz scored his first-ever Champions League goal, …

Chelsea win Champions League after defeating Man City in final
3 years, 6 months ago

Chelsea win Champions League after defeating Man City in final

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chelsea left with the pure joy of lifting …

Barcelona blitz in UEFA Women’s Champions League final
3 years, 6 months ago

Barcelona blitz in UEFA Women’s Champions League final

The Hindu  

Two years after losing 4-1 to Lyon in the final, Barcelona produced an almost identical performance against Chelsea at the Gamla Ullev in Gothenburg, Sweden, to win the UEFA Women’s Champions League for the first time in its history. Barcelona got off to the best possible start when Lieke Martens hit the crossbar and Fran Kirby’s attempted clearance bounced off …

Women's Champions League: Barcelona create history with first-half blitz over Chelsea in final
3 years, 7 months ago

Women's Champions League: Barcelona create history with first-half blitz over Chelsea in final

Firstpost  

Chelsea had been on course for a quadruple, but even the big-spending English champions were no match for the Catalans’ speed of thought and movement. Gothenburg: Barcelona became the first Spanish side to win the women’s Champions League with a stunning performance to thrash Chelsea 4-0 in Gothenburg on Sunday. “We’re not quite European champions yet, but we are the …

Barcelona routs Chelsea 4-0 to win WCL final for 1st time
3 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona routs Chelsea 4-0 to win WCL final for 1st time

Associated Press  

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Barcelona’s slow start two years ago doomed its European dream so this time it came out firing against Chelsea, scoring after just 32 seconds en route to a 4-0 victory and its first Women’s Champions League title on Sunday. In a ruthless offensive display, Barcelona’s attackers sliced through Chelsea’s defense and did all of their scoring inside …

Barcelona beats Chelsea to win Women's Champions League final
3 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona beats Chelsea to win Women's Champions League final

The Hindu  

Barcelona put on a brilliant display to beat Chelsea 4-0 to win the Women's Champions League final for the first time in the club's history on Sunday. Coming into the game full of confidence after winning the Women's Super League title last week, Chelsea was on the back foot from the very beginning as Barca's rapid passing and possession-based game …

Barcelona Rout Chelsea 4-0 to Win Their Maiden UEFA Women's Champions League Title
3 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona Rout Chelsea 4-0 to Win Their Maiden UEFA Women's Champions League Title

News 18  

Barcelona stormed to its first Women’s Champions League title by scoring after just 32 seconds and outclassing Chelsea 4-0 on Sunday. In a ruthless offensive display, Barcelona’s attackers sliced through Chelsea’s defense to build a 4-0 first-half lead, beginning with an own-goal less than a minute into the final. Barca is the first team from Spain to win Europe’s top …

Ahead of Women's Champions League Final, Barcelona's Oshoala Calls on More People to Watch the Game
3 years, 7 months ago

Ahead of Women's Champions League Final, Barcelona's Oshoala Calls on More People to Watch the Game

News 18  

FC Barcelona and Chelsea are set to go against each other in the final of the UEFA Champions League on Sunday. So, I think women’s football has really evolved in the last two years,” Oshoala responded to a question posed by News18.com during Barcelona Femeni international media conference. Even as Barcelona’s league title seemed easy, Oshoala maintained that the team’s …

Chelsea set sights on Barca upset in Women's CL final
3 years, 7 months ago

Chelsea set sights on Barca upset in Women's CL final

The Hindu  

Sunday’s UEFA Women’s Champions League final will see either Chelsea or Barcelona crowned champions of Europe for the first time, and though the Catalan club is the hot favourite, the London side is also on a roll. "Barca is a great team with many amazing players, and our coaching staff has been studying them and can hopefully figure out a …

'We Really Want to Win This Time': In 2nd Attempt Barcelona, Lieke Martens Eye Champions League Crown
3 years, 7 months ago

'We Really Want to Win This Time': In 2nd Attempt Barcelona, Lieke Martens Eye Champions League Crown

News 18  

Dutch midfielder Lieke Martens is in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final with FC Barcelona for the second time in three seasons and she feels this time they are more ready for the challenge. Two seasons later, Barcelona are in the Champions League final again and this time they are up against FA Women’s Super League champions Chelsea. With that …

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