Chelsea thrash Paris FC in women's Champions League | The Express Tribune
Key Takeaways
- Chelsea defeated Paris FC 4-0 in their second Champions League match, moving them fourth in the table.
- Barcelona also won 4-0 against Roma, with Alexia Putellas scoring a penalty.
- Record champions Lyon secured a 3-0 victory over St Polten, featuring a goal from Ada Hegerberg.
- Wolfsburg edged out Valerenga 2-1 with a decisive penalty in the eighth minute of extra time.
- The new Women's Champions League format now involves 18 teams in a league phase, with the top four advancing directly to the quarter-finals.
The second match day of the Women's Champions League saw several top teams secure commanding wins as the competition moves into its new league phase format. Chelsea defeated Paris FC 4-0, moving them up to fourth place in the standings with goals from four different players. Barcelona also achieved a 4-0 victory over Roma, highlighted by a goal from two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas. Record eight-time champions Lyon notched a 3-0 win against St Polten, with goals including one from all-time top scorer Ada Hegerberg. Wolfsburg claimed a tight 2-1 victory over Valerenga, sealed by an 8th-minute extra-time penalty. Finally, Leuven secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Twente with a goal deep into injury time, as the competition now features 18 teams in a league phase where only the top four qualify directly for the quarter-finals.
