Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas led Barcelona to victory over Lyon in the Women’s Champions League finals. Lyon acknowledged their defeat in an honest appraisal after being outplayed by a powerful Barcelona side.
Bonmati and Putellas both scored in the second half to secure Barcelona’s first win over Lyon and their third Champions League title in four seasons. Ada Hegerberg missed Lyon’s best chance, and Lyon struggled to create opportunities throughout the match.
Van de Donk expressed disappointment in the loss but commended her team’s effort, despite falling short in the final. She acknowledged Barcelona’s dominance and admitted that Lyon could have changed their strategy to press Barcelona more.
Barcelona’s impressive season included winning three domestic trophies and the European crown, a rare feat in the Women’s Champions League era. They have been exceptional in the Liga F, scoring 129 goals and conceding only nine in 28 games.
The victory over Lyon was particularly sweet for Barcelona, who had struggled against them in the past. Bonmati praised her team’s effort, thanked the fans for their support, and expressed pride in the historic achievement.
Overall, Barcelona’s triumph in the Women’s Champions League final was a culmination of hard work, determination, and unwavering support from their fans. The players and staff celebrated a well-deserved victory that marked a new era of success for the club.
