Chelsea, Lyon, and Roma continued their flawless starts in the Women’s Champions League with impressive away victories on Thursday, while Real Madrid secured their first win of the campaign.
Roma delivered a dominant performance, thrashing Galatasaray 6-1 in Istanbul. Chelsea followed suit, defeating Twente 3-1 in the Netherlands, and Lyon, the record eight-time champions, secured a 2-0 win against Wolfsburg.
In Group A, both Roma and Lyon now hold six points, while Wolfsburg and Galatasaray, the first Turkish team to reach the group stage, remain without points. In Group B, Chelsea leads with six points, followed by Real Madrid and Twente with three each, while Celtic sits at the bottom without a point.
Match Highlights
Wolfsburg vs. Lyon:
In a historic matchup, Wolfsburg striker Alexandra Popp made her 100th competition appearance, becoming only the second player to reach this milestone. However, it was Lyon defender Wendie Renard who stole the spotlight, scoring an early header in her 118th game. U.S. international Lindsey Horan later converted a penalty, sealing the victory for Lyon.
Roma vs. Galatasaray:
Roma’s dominance was evident from the outset. Summer signing Hawa Cissoko scored in the seventh minute, marking a stunning debut. Valentina Giacinti doubled the lead shortly after, heading in a cross. Despite missing a penalty before halftime, Roma’s Emilie Haavi added a third goal, and Giugliano finally found the net, contributing to a comprehensive victory. Substitutes Marta Pandini and Alice Corelli also got on the scoresheet, with Andrea Staskova scoring a consolation goal for the hosts.
Chelsea vs. Twente:
Under new coach Sonia Bompastor, Chelsea showcased their attacking prowess. Agnes Beever-Jones opened the scoring with a deflected long-range shot in the seventh minute, followed by Maika Hamano’s clever finish. Substitute Guro Reiten added a third from the penalty spot, ensuring Chelsea’s continued success after their recent win over Arsenal in the Women’s Super League.
Real Madrid vs. Celtic:
Real Madrid bounced back after their earlier losses, netting four goals against Celtic. Caroline Weir opened the scoring with a spectacular long-range effort. The Spanish side exploded in the second half, with Signe Bruun and Caroline Moller adding goals before Linda Caicedo converted a penalty. Celtic, making its group stage debut, has suffered back-to-back defeats and is yet to find the back of the net.
Group Standings
Group A
| Position | Team | Matches Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roma | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 6 |
| 2 | Lyon | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 | Wolfsburg | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| 4 | Galatasaray | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
Group B
| Position | Team | Matches Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Twente | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Celtic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
With their dominant performances, Chelsea, Lyon, and Roma have established themselves as serious contenders for this year’s title, while Real Madrid looks to build momentum as the group stage continues.
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