Lyon overwhelm Barcelona in Women's Champions League final to claim eighth European triumph.

The French powerhouse have reclaimed continental supremacy after registering a commanding victory over the Blaugrana.

Lyon claimed a 3-1 win in the Women's Champions League final on Saturday against Barcelona to regain their place atop European football.

First half goals for Amandine Henry - who scored an all-time great effort - Ada Hegerberg and Catarina Macario put the French side on course for a comfortable victory in Turin.

Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas struck for Barcelona shortly before the break, but Lyon held the Blaugrana at bay for the remainder of the match.

The French club cruised to a 3-1 win on Saturday night in Turin

How many times have fans at a women’s football match needed to be escorted past rival supporters by the police?



It’s a rarity, that’s for sure, but it was the case on Saturday evening in Turin, one of the most striking images outside the home of Juventus as Barcelona and Lyon prepared to do battle in the Women’s Champions League final.

Barcelona were fuelled by their defeat to the French giants in the 2019 final, a 4-1 hammering that showed the Catalans the level they needed to reach in order to be European champions – a feat they finally achieved last May.

Not so fast! Lyon show new rival Barcelona they are still Europe's best in runaway Women's Champions League final win.

The French club cruised to a 3-1 win on Saturday night in Turin


How many times have fans at a women’s football match needed to be escorted past rival supporters by the police?


It’s a rarity, that’s for sure, but it was the case on Saturday evening in Turin, one of the most striking images outside the home of Juventus as Barcelona and Lyon prepared to do battle in the Women’s Champions League final.

Barcelona were fuelled by their defeat to the French giants in the 2019 final, a 4-1 hammering that showed the Catalans the level they needed to reach in order to be European champions – a feat they finally achieved last May.

But there would be no revenge here. Instead, it was a statement made by the now eight-time winners of this competition that their continental failure last year was merely a blip.

After a blistering start that included three strikes in the opening 33 minutes, Lyon emerged 3-1 winners in Italy and regained their status atop Europe.

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Thought Barca was invincible

Well deserved