Barcelona and Chelsea book spots in Women’s Champions League last eight
Barcelona and Lyon secured their places in the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, while Chelsea came from behind to defeat Wolfsburg and also advanced. Barcelona finished the league phase unbeaten, topping the group after a 2-0 win against Paris FC, with Vicky Lopez and Caroline Graham Hansen scoring. Chelsea clinched third place with a 2-1 victory over Wolfsburg, thanks to goals from Lucy Bronze and Sam Kerr. Arsenal and Manchester United, despite wins, must now go through the play-offs after missing out on the top four.
Match highlights
- Barcelona finished first in the league phase, remaining unbeaten and edging Lyon on goal difference.
- Chelsea secured a 2-1 away win at Wolfsburg, with headers from Lucy Bronze and Sam Kerr.
- Lyon thrashed Atletico Madrid 4-0, with goals from Wendie Renard, Kadidiatou Diani, and Korbin Shrader.
- Arsenal and Manchester United both won their matches but must compete in the play-offs after missing out on automatic qualification.
- The draw for the knockout phase is scheduled for Thursday.
