UEFA Women's Champions League The sixth round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League brought the league phase to a close, leaving no room for doubt. Every match had something at stake, and every goal determined direct qualification, a place in the play-offs, or elimination from the competition. Below is the complete, match-by-match record of the final act of this phase, including the goal scorers.
OL Lyonnes W – Atlético Madrid W 4:0
Lyon took the lead after an own goal by Vilde Bøe Risa (30’) and from that moment fully controlled proceedings. After the break, the score was increased by Wendèleine Thérèse Renard (52’, penalty) and Kadidiatou Diani (53’). Korbin Albert (71’) put the finishing touch on an emphatic victory.
Bayern Munich W – Vålerenga W 3:0
Bayern set the tone as early as the 2nd minute, when Momoko Tanikawa opened the scoring. Stine Ballisager Pedersen (11’) extended the lead before half-time, and Pernille Mosegaard Harder (58’) sealed the result. The Germans comfortably collected all three points and advanced to the quarter-finals.
Paris FC W – Barcelona W 0:2
Barcelona broke through the opposition defence in the 22nd minute thanks to a goal from Victòria López Serrano Félix. After the break, Caroline Graham Hansen (49’) confirmed control of the match. Two quick strikes were enough for the table leaders to see out a calm victory.
SL Benfica W – Paris Saint-Germain W 1:1
Benfica took the lead after a confidently converted penalty by Carole da Silva Costa (32’). PSG responded immediately, Onyi Echegini found the net in the 35th minute. The draw brought the European campaigns of both teams to an end.
Roma W – St. Pölten W 6:1
Roma put on a true goal-scoring spectacle. Goals came from Alayah Pilgrim (19’) and a hat-trick by Evelyne Viens (33’, 60’, 67’). Further goals were added by Giulia Dragoni (76’) and Alice Corelli (83’). The visitors’ consolation goal was scored by Isabel Aistleitner (88’).
Wolfsburg W – Chelsea W 1:2
Wolfsburg took the lead through Alexandra Popp-Höppe (16’). Chelsea replied just after the break with a goal from Lucia Roberta Tough Bronze (45’), before Samantha Kerr (64’) delivered the decisive blow. Once again, the English side demonstrated their mental strength.
FC Twente W – Real Madrid W 1:1
Twente went ahead thanks to a goal by Jaimy Ravensbergen (46’) and were close to a major upset for a long time. Real Madrid salvaged a draw in stoppage time when Sara Däbritz scored in the 90th minute. That goal denied the Dutch side a place in the next round.
OH Leuven W – Arsenal W 0:3
Arsenal quickly took control of the match. Olivia Smith opened the scoring (18’), followed shortly after by Bethany Jane Mead (27’). The third goal came via an own goal by Saar Janssen (67’), sealing a one-sided contest.
Juventus W – Manchester United W 0:1
The match was evenly balanced and highly tactical. The decisive moment came with a goal by Jessica Park (18’). Manchester United held on to their slender lead until the final whistle and ended the league phase with a win.
Summary – Final Outcomes
Direct qualification for the quarter-finals (places 1–4):
Barcelona W, Lyon W, Chelsea W, Bayern Munich W
Play-offs for the quarter-finals (places 5–12):
Arsenal W, Manchester United W, Real Madrid W, Juventus W, Wolfsburg W, Paris FC W, Atlético Madrid W, OH Leuven W
Eliminated from the competition (places 13–18):
Vålerenga W, Roma W, FC Twente W, SL Benfica W, Paris Saint-Germain W, St. Pölten W
On 18 December, the draw for the play-off pairings will take place, determining the remaining quarter-finalists. The league phase is over, now begins the most ruthless stage of the Women’s Champions League.
