UWCL: Barca cruises into Women’s Champions League last eight with Paralluelo double
1 year ago

UWCL: Barca cruises into Women’s Champions League last eight with Paralluelo double

The Hindu  

Holder Barcelona hammered Rosengrad 7-0 on Thursday to reach the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-finals as Salma Paralluelo scored twice for the host. Barca kept its 100 percent record after four rounds as English midfielder Keira Walsh and Norwegian attacker Caroline Hansen joined Paralluelo on the scoresheet. Elsewhere, Lyon claimed a spot in the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals despite drawing 2-2 with Norwegian side Brann. Defender Marit Lund delivered a corner before Lyon goalkeeper Christiane Endler fumbled and 18-year-old Brann midfielder Signe Gaupset volleyed home the crucial goal.

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Women’s Champions League: Bonmati scores as Barcelona beats Man City, qualifies as group-winner
4 days, 22 hours ago

Women’s Champions League: Bonmati scores as Barcelona beats Man City, qualifies as group-winner

The Hindu  

Fresh off capturing her latest global award, Spain playmaker Aitana Bonmati scored a goal that helped to send Barcelona into the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals as the winner of its group. Bonmati raced through and poked a finish between the goalkeeper’s legs for Barcelona’s second goal in a 3-0 victory over Manchester City in its Group D closing match on …

Chelsea top Champions League group with perfect record thanks to Catarina Macario double
5 days, 10 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, 15 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 …

Barcelona grabs last quarterfinal spot in Women’s Champions League with 3-0 win in Stockholm
1 week, 3 days ago

Barcelona grabs last quarterfinal spot in Women’s Champions League with 3-0 win in Stockholm

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM — Two-time defending champion Barcelona clinched the last quarterfinal spot in the Women’s Champions League by beating Hammarby 3-0 in Stockholm on Thursday. Ewa Pajor fired Barcelona ahead with two first-half goals from close range and Aitana Bonmatí finished it off 10 minutes before the final whistle. Following a 2-0 loss to Manchester City in the opening group stage …

Women’s Champions League: Wolfsburg clinches quarterfinal spot after routing Roma 6-1; Chelsea maintains perfect record
1 week, 4 days ago

Women’s Champions League: Wolfsburg clinches quarterfinal spot after routing Roma 6-1; Chelsea maintains perfect record

The Hindu  

Substitute Sveindís Jónsdóttir scored four second-half goals to put Wolfsburg into the quarterfinals of the Women’s Champions League with 6-1 thrashing of Roma on Wednesday. Jónsdóttir came on in the 66th minute with Wolfsburg leading 2-1 and needing to win by at least a two-goal margin to secure a spot in the knockout stage with one group game to spare. …

Women’s Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City, Arsenal and Bayern Munich advance to quarterfinals
1 month ago

Women’s Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City, Arsenal and Bayern Munich advance to quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Arsenal, Manchester City and Bayern Munich all advanced to the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals with two games to spare on Thursday. Juventus seemed to learn a lesson from its 4-0 loss to Arsenal last week as its defense held firm till Hurtig’s arrival. Nazareth’s double was followed by Lopez hitting the third with a shot high into the net for …

Women’s Champions League 2024-25: Lyon’s late surge routs Roma; Chelsea, Real Madrid also into quarterfinals
1 month ago

Women’s Champions League 2024-25: Lyon’s late surge routs Roma; Chelsea, Real Madrid also into quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Two goals in two minutes by substitute Kadidiatou Diani roused Lyon to a late-surging 4-1 win over Roma on Wednesday and a place in the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals. Teenage star Linda Caicedo’s twisting dribbles tormented the Twente defense and helped seal Real Madrid’s place in the quarterfinals. The Colombian scored in first-half stoppage time and set up Signe Bruun …

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 …

Women’s Champions League 2024-25: Man City, Bayern stay unbeaten; Barcelona, Arsenal win big
1 month, 1 week ago

Women’s Champions League 2024-25: Man City, Bayern stay unbeaten; Barcelona, Arsenal win big

The Hindu  

Manchester City and Bayern Munich stayed perfect in the Women’s Champions League halfway through the group stage on Tuesday, while two-time defending champion Barcelona and Arsenal recorded big wins. The Gunners are second in Group C with six points, three behind leader Bayern, which eased past pointless newcomer Vålerenga 3-0. READ | Canada Soccer fires Priestman as women’s football coach …

Champions League 2024-25: Lewandowski brace helps Barcelona thrash Crvena Zvezda 5-2
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions League 2024-25: Lewandowski brace helps Barcelona thrash Crvena Zvezda 5-2

The Hindu  

Striker Robert Lewandowski scored a goal in each half to help Barcelona secure a comprehensive 5-2 win at Crvena Zvezda in the Champions League on Wednesday. AS IT HAPPENED: Crvena Zvezda vs Barcelona highlights It took the Spanish side only 13 minutes to open the scoring when defender Inigo Martinez netted a close-range header from a Raphinha free kick in …

Barcelona finally beats Lyon and retains Women's Champions League crown
6 months, 3 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.” …

Barcelona seeks its first win against Lyon in Women’s Champions League final
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Barcelona seeks its first win against Lyon in Women’s Champions League final

Associated Press  

BILBAO, Spain — Barcelona has to find a way past the most successful club in women’s soccer if it wants to build on its recent dominance. Barcelona will play in its fourth straight Women’s Champions League final on Saturday in Bilbao against record eight-time champion Lyon, the nemesis it has never been able to beat. I know there is all …

UEFA Women’s Champions League: Barcelona wins to set up semifinal vs. Chelsea; PSG advances to face Lyon
8 months, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Women’s Champions League: Barcelona wins to set up semifinal vs. Chelsea; PSG advances to face Lyon

The Hindu  

Aitana Bonmatí led Barcelona to its sixth straight Women’s Champions League semifinals on Thursday, scoring the opening goal in a 3-1 win over Brann that sets up a last-four clash with Chelsea. Defender Tomine Svendheim cut the deficit 20 minutes from time before Patri Guijarro sealed Barcelona’s win with two minutes left from Bonmatí’s pass. This type of match is …

Barcelona wins to set up Women’s Champions League semifinal vs. Chelsea. PSG advances to face Lyon
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona wins to set up Women’s Champions League semifinal vs. Chelsea. PSG advances to face Lyon

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Aitana Bonmatí led Barcelona to its sixth straight Women’s Champions League semifinals on Thursday, scoring the opening goal in a 3-1 win over Brann that sets up a last-four clash with Chelsea. Defender Tomine Svendheim cut the deficit 20 minutes from time before Patri Guijarro sealed Barcelona’s win with two minutes left from Bonmatí’s pass. Defending champion …

Barcelona and Lyon headline Women’s Champions League quarterfinals. Hayes’ Chelsea targets quadruple
9 months ago

Barcelona and Lyon headline Women’s Champions League quarterfinals. Hayes’ Chelsea targets quadruple

Associated Press  

The Women’s Champions League resumes this week with the lineup for the quarterfinals including reigning champion Barcelona, record eight-time champion Lyon, quadruple-chasing Chelsea and two newcomers to this stage in Benfica and Brann. It’s Ajax vs. Chelsea and Benfica vs. Lyon on Tuesday, and Häcken vs. Paris Saint-Germain and Brann vs. Barcelona on Wednesday. CHELSEA’S QUADRUPLE BID Emma Hayes’ final …

Barca win thriller to book place in Champions League quarterfinals
9 months, 1 week ago

Barca win thriller to book place in Champions League quarterfinals

China Daily  

MADRID -- FC Barcelona won a thrilling Champions League tie 3-1 at home to Napoli on Tuesday night to assure their place in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. Two goals in first half put Barca on their way, but Napoli fought back and it wasn't until the 83rd minute that Robert Lewandowski assured their qualification. Barca coach Xavi Hernandez …

Women’s Champions League: Lyon ‘lands’ second win; Barcelona beats Frankfurt
1 year, 1 month ago

Women’s Champions League: Lyon ‘lands’ second win; Barcelona beats Frankfurt

The Hindu  

Lyon consolidated its place at the top of the Women’s Champions League Group B with a 2-0 win over Austrian club St Poelten on Wednesday. The eight-time Champions League winners Lyon won its opening game 9-0 at Slavia Prague, and Wednesday there were 6,000 fans at a chilly Groupama stadium to see Danielle Van de Donk open the scores with …

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 …

Robert Lewandowski rescues Barcelona as Inter Milan retake Serie A top spot
1 year, 1 month ago

Robert Lewandowski rescues Barcelona as Inter Milan retake Serie A top spot

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 Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Spanish champions Barcelona …

UEFA Champions League: Barcelona beats Shakhtar 2-1 for third straight win in group stage
1 year, 1 month ago

UEFA Champions League: Barcelona beats Shakhtar 2-1 for third straight win in group stage

The Hindu  

Barcelona beat Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 on Wednesday to keep a perfect record and stay on course to advance to the knockout rounds of the Champions League after two straight group-stage eliminations. Ferran Torres and Fermín López scored a goal each in the first half to help Barcelona secure its third straight victory in Group H. The Catalan club reached nine …

Women’s Champions League 2023-24 group stage draw, Barcelona and Frankfurt to face off in Group A
1 year, 2 months ago

Women’s Champions League 2023-24 group stage draw, Barcelona and Frankfurt to face off in Group A

The Hindu  

Women’s Champions League holder Barcelona was placed in a pool with four-time winner Eintracht Frankfurt while English champion Chelsea were matched with Real Madrid in the group-stage draw on Friday. Barcelona, European champions in two of the last three seasons and Spanish champion for the last four years, of top of La Liga F after winning its first five matches, …

UEFA Champions League: Barcelona opens UCL campaign with 5-0 rout of Antwerp
1 year, 3 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Barcelona opens UCL campaign with 5-0 rout of Antwerp

The Hindu  

With João Félix thriving again, Barcelona got off to a good start on its quest to get through the group stage of the Champions League after two consecutive early eliminations. RELATED | Manchester City favourites to win Champions League, says Ancelotti Gavi scored Barcelona’s fourth goal in the 54th, and Félix added his second with a header in the 66th. …

UEFA Women's Champions League: Barcelona stage stunning comeback to win title against Wolfsburg
1 year, 6 months ago

UEFA Women's Champions League: Barcelona stage stunning comeback to win title against Wolfsburg

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Barcelona won their second Women’s Champions League — first was in 2021 — from their fourth final since 2019 in front of 33,147 fans at PSV Stadium Midfielder Patricia Guijarro ignited a stunning second-half comeback as Barcelona overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 and win its second Women’s Champions League title on Saturday. “We didn’t make it easy …

Barcelona wins Women’s Champions League with stunning comeback against Wolfsburg
1 year, 6 months ago

Barcelona wins Women’s Champions League with stunning comeback against Wolfsburg

Associated Press  

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands — Midfielder Patricia Guijarro ignited a stunning second-half comeback as Barcelona overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 and win its second Women’s Champions League title on Saturday. “We didn’t make it easy for ourselves,” Barcelona and England defender Lucy Bronze said in a pitchside interview after securing her fourth Champions League crown. But Barcelona kept believing …

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 …

Champion Barcelona beaten 3-1 by Valladolid
1 year, 6 months ago

Champion Barcelona beaten 3-1 by Valladolid

The Hindu  

Relegation-threatened Real Valladolid snatched a 3-1 win at home against champion Barcelona on Tuesday as the host secured a crucial victory in its battle to remain in La Liga. The win moved Valladolid up one place to 17th and out of the relegation zone, before the club owned by former Real Madrid and Brazil forward Ronaldo faces Almeria and Getafe, …

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 …

Robert Lewandowski on target as Barcelona beat Cadiz to restore LaLiga lead
1 year, 10 months ago

Robert Lewandowski on target as Barcelona beat Cadiz to restore LaLiga lead

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. Sergi Roberto and Robert Lewandowski scored in quick succession late in the …

UEFA Champions League (W): Arsenal thrashes UWCL holder Lyon, Barca scores nine against Benfica
2 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Champions League (W): Arsenal thrashes UWCL holder Lyon, Barca scores nine against Benfica

The Hindu  

Women's Champions League holder Lyon collapsed to a 5-1 home thumping against Arsenal on Wednesday as Beth Mead starred for the English club, while Barcelona put nine goals past Benfica. #UWCL — UEFA Women's Champions League October 19, 2022 Frida Leonhardsen-Maanum doubled the advantage midway through the first half, before Melvine Malard pulled one back for the French side who …

Lyon beat Barcelona to claim record-extending eighth Women's Champions League
2 years, 7 months ago

Lyon beat Barcelona to claim record-extending eighth Women's Champions League

Firstpost  

Lyon won their eighth Women’s Champions League title in 11 years by beating Barcelona in a first half blitz in Turin. Turin: Lyon won the Women’s Champions League on Saturday after beating Barcelona 3-1 to be crowned queens of Europe for a record-extending eighth time. Expectation was high among Barca fans, who descended in large numbers on the Allianz Stadium …

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 …

Champions League: Lyon reign supreme, the reconquest complete
2 years, 7 months ago

Champions League: Lyon reign supreme, the reconquest complete

New York Times  

With their runner-up medals around their necks, Barcelona players stayed on the field inside the Juventus Stadium and watched, almost torturously, as the golden glitter poured down, showering the all-conquering Lyon team in glory. Lyon’s motivation stemmed from ending last season without a trophy as rivals Paris Saint-Germain knocked them out of the Champions League quarter-finals and toppled them from …

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 …

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

Women's Champions League: Lyon, Barcelona set up final

The Hindu  

Olympique Lyonnais will be gunning for a record-extending eighth Women's Champions League title against Barcelona after a 2-1 away win helped it beat Paris St Germain 5-3 on aggregate in its semi-final tie on Saturday. Ada Hegerberg and Wendie Renard scored either side of Marie-Antoinette Katoto's equaliser as the seven-time champion capitalised on its opponent's mistakes in both legs to …

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

Firstpost  

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: Hegerberg among goals as Lyon hand Juventus 3-1 loss; Wolfsburg defeat Arsenal
2 years, 8 months ago

Women's Champions League: Hegerberg among goals as Lyon hand Juventus 3-1 loss; Wolfsburg defeat Arsenal

Firstpost  

Lyon have now won 17 of their last 18 Women’s Champions League home games — their sole defeat, however, was against PSG. Paris: Former women’s world footballer of the year Ada Hegerberg scored one of the goals that gave Lyon a 3-1 win over Juventus and a Champions League semi-final clash against French rivals Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday. Two minutes …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Women’s Champions League: Barca eyes historic game at Camp Nou vs Madrid
2 years, 9 months ago

Women’s Champions League: Barca eyes historic game at Camp Nou vs Madrid

The Hindu  

Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas and the rest of her Barcelona teammates have one date circled on the calendar. Putellas’ goals and leadership that also helped her team sweep up the Spanish league and Copa de la Reina titles earned her the Ballon d’Or and several other individual awards for the best women’s player. While Camp Nou can hold 99,000 …

Barcelona Face Real Madrid in UEFA Women's Champions League Quarters; PSG Set Against Bayern Munich
3 years ago

Barcelona Face Real Madrid in UEFA Women's Champions League Quarters; PSG Set Against Bayern Munich

News 18  

Holders Barcelona will face rivals Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of this season’s Women’s Champions League after the sides were paired together in Monday’s draw for the knockout phase. Barcelona, with new Women’s Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, hammered Chelsea 4-0 in last season’s final and also won a domestic league and cup double. They won all six games in …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Women's Champions League 2021/22: Chelsea vs Juventus, Arsenal vs Barcelona in group stage
3 years, 3 months ago

Women's Champions League 2021/22: Chelsea vs Juventus, Arsenal vs Barcelona in group stage

The Hindu  

The first Women’s Champions League group-stage draw Monday placed defending champion Barcelona with Arsenal, Hoffenheim and Danish club HB Køge. Real Madrid, which is making its European debut, was placed in a group with Paris Saint-Germain, Icelandic club Breidablik and Ukrainian team Kharkiv. READ: South Africa interested in hosting FIFA's Club World Cup Madrid is in its second full season …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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 …

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