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Barcelona Defeats Lyon 2-0 for First Women's Champions League Win, Secures Quadruple

May 25, 2024, 05:31 PM

Barcelona secured a historic victory in the UEFA Women's Champions League final, defeating Lyon 2-0 in Bilbao. This marks Barcelona's first win against Lyon in the competition, having previously lost in 2019 and 2022. Aitana Bonmati opened the scoring for Barcelona, with Alexia Putellas sealing the win with a second goal. This victory also signifies Barcelona's third Women's Champions League title and their first-ever quadruple. The match, which started at 6pm CEST, saw Barcelona leading with Bonmati's goal deflecting past Christiane Endler. Putellas celebrated her goal with a bow to the crowd. The win highlights Barcelona's rise in women's soccer, building on their recent dominance and making the final for the fourth consecutive year. Ona Batlle, formerly of Manchester United, was also part of the Barcelona squad.