Barcelona came from behind to defeat Lyon 3-1 in the Women’s Champions League final on Saturday, clinching their third title in four years.
Lyon took the lead in the first half through Ada Hegerberg, but Barcelona responded with goals from Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmati and Caroline Graham Hansen.
The victory was a fitting end to a season in which Barcelona have been dominant, winning all but one of their games in all competitions.
Putellas was named player of the match after scoring the equaliser and setting up Graham Hansen for the winner.
The win was also a personal triumph for Putellas, who was named UEFA Women’s Player of the Year earlier this week.
It was a disappointing night for Lyon, who were looking to win their eighth Champions League title.
The French side had won the previous five finals, but they were unable to cope with Barcelona’s attacking prowess on Saturday.
Barcelona’s victory was a major statement of intent ahead of the 2023-24 season.
The Spanish side are now the clear favorites to win the Champions League again next year.
Here are some additional details from the match:
- Barcelona had 71% possession and 20 shots on goal, compared to Lyon’s 12.
- Putellas had a game-high eight shots, while Graham Hansen had five.
- Lyon’s Hegerberg was the only player to score more than once, with two goals.
- Barcelona’s goalkeeper Sandra Panos made five saves, while Lyon’s goalkeeper Christiane Endler made four.
The match was played in front of a crowd of 35,286 at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
It was the largest crowd for a Women’s Champions League final since 2012.
The victory was a major boost for women’s soccer, and it is hoped that it will help to increase the popularity of the sport around the world.