The UEFA Women’s Champions League saw a dominant display of strength from Chelsea, Lyon, and Roma, as each team secured impressive away victories on Thursday.
Roma showcased their dominance with a resounding 6-1 triumph over Galatasaray in Istanbul. The Italian champions were fueled by the impressive debut of summer signing Hawa Cissoko, who found the back of the net in the seventh minute. Valentina Giacinti doubled their lead in the 24th minute, and despite a missed penalty by Manuela Giugliano, Roma continued their onslaught with goals from Emilie Haavi, Giugliano, and substitutes Marta Pandini and Alice Corelli.
Chelsea, under the guidance of their new coach Sonia Bompastor, continued their winning streak with a 3-1 victory over Twente in the Netherlands. Agnes Beever-Jones opened the scoring for the Blues with a deflected long-range strike in the seventh minute, followed by Maika Hamano’s impressive goal from outside the area. Guro Reiten added a third goal from the penalty spot in the second half, cementing Chelsea’s position atop Group B.
Eight-time champion Lyon, aiming to reclaim the title after finishing as runners-up last season, secured a 2-0 win over Wolfsburg. Wendie Renard, the only player with more appearances than Wolfsburg’s Alexandra Popp, who made her 100th appearance in the competition, scored a crucial header in the early stages of the game. U.S. international Lindsey Horan added another goal from the penalty spot in the second half to secure the victory.
Real Madrid, still seeking their first Champions League title, bounced back from their opening loss to Chelsea with a convincing 4-0 victory over Celtic in Group B. Caroline Weir’s long-range goal in the seventh minute set the tone for the Spanish team’s dominant performance. Signe Bruun, Caroline Moller, and Linda Caicedo added to the scoreline in the second half, securing a crucial win for Real Madrid.
With these victories, Chelsea, Lyon, and Roma all maintain perfect records in the group stage, setting the stage for a thrilling race to the knockout rounds. Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s triumph over Celtic suggests they are ready to make a strong push for the title. The UEFA Women’s Champions League continues to deliver captivating matches with each passing week, promising exciting battles for supremacy in the coming weeks.
