The Women’s Champions League quarter-finals are shaping up to be an exciting affair, with Real Madrid, Lyon, and Chelsea securing their spots after impressive victories in their final group-stage matches.
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Chelsea Dominates Celtic in 3-0 Victory
Chelsea continued their flawless run in Group B with a convincing 3-0 win over Celtic. The match saw England’s Lucy Bronze score early with a volley in the second minute. Wieke Kaptein doubled Chelsea’s lead with a header, and Eve Perisset added a third from the penalty spot in stoppage time. This victory marked Chelsea’s fourth win in as many matches, ensuring their progression to the knockout rounds. Manager Sonia Bompastor praised the team’s solid performance, highlighting the importance of the early goal and a clean sheet.
Real Madrid’s Hard-Fought Win Over Twente
Real Madrid also advanced to the quarter-finals after a thrilling 3-2 victory against FC Twente. The match saw a dramatic turnaround, with Twente initially taking the lead through Jaimy Ravensbergen. However, Linda Caicedo’s equalizer and goals from Signe Bruun and Alba Redondo, who netted in added time, put Madrid in control. Despite a late goal from Sophie Te Brake, Madrid held on to secure second place in their group and advance to the knockout stage.
Lyon Maintains Perfect Record with 4-1 Win Over Roma
Lyon capped off a perfect group-stage campaign with a 4-1 win over Roma. Roma initially stunned Lyon with a goal from Giulia Dragoni, but Lyon responded strongly with Kadidiatou Diani’s brace, followed by further goals from Eugenie Le Sommer and captain Wendie Renard. With this victory, Lyon extended their dominance in Group A, maintaining a perfect record and a six-point lead over second-place Roma.
