Chelsea dominated Paris FC 4-0 on Wednesday during the second match day of the Women’s Champions League.
Sandy Baltimore converted from the penalty spot, while Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Alyssa Thompson, and Erin Cuthbert added to the tally, showcasing the English champions’ attacking prowess.
Meanwhile, Barcelona matched Chelsea’s scoreline with a commanding 4-0 win over Roma. Esmee Brugts opened the scoring in the second minute. Kika Nazareth doubled the lead, and Alexia Putellas converted a 71st-minute penalty. Caroline Graham Hansen capped the performance with a goal at the final whistle.
Lyon, the record eight-time champion, continued its winning tradition by defeating Austria’s St Polten 3-0. Jule Brand and Lily Yohannes celebrated their first goals for the French side. Ada Hegerberg, the all-time UEFA club competition top scorer, extended her record with her 67th goal.
Wolfsburg battled past Valerenga 2-1. Lineth Beerensteyn struck early for the Germans, but Sara Horte equalized. Janina Minge kept her composure and converted a penalty in extra time to seal the win.
Leuven delivered late drama against Twente. After Linde Veefkind’s 83rd-minute penalty leveled the score, Sara Pusztai fired in the winner six minutes into injury time, securing a 2-1 comeback victory.
This season introduces a new format in the Women’s Champions League. Eighteen teams compete in a league phase, each playing six matches. The top four teams qualify directly for the quarterfinals, while those ranked fifth to twelfth enter a play-off round to claim the remaining spots.
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