Barcelona and Lyonnes Secure Dominant Wins in Women’s Champions League Openers
Title holder Barcelona and record eight-time champion OL Lyonnes both won their opening matches in the Women's Champions League, with Barcelona scoring 5 goals to win 5-2 and Lyonnes scoring 8 goals to win 8-0.
Lubbock, TX, September 23, 2026 —
FC Barcelona, the reigning title holder, and Olympique Lyonnais Féminin (OL Lyonnes), an eight-time champion, have both kicked off their Women’s Champions League campaigns with decisive victories. The top European clubs demonstrated strong performances in their opening matches of the tournament.
FC Barcelona secured a comprehensive win, scoring five goals in their fixture. The final score for Barcelona’s match was 5-2, signaling a dominant start to their defense of the title.
Meanwhile, record champions OL Lyonnes also registered a commanding victory in their opening game. The French powerhouse netted eight goals, concluding their match with an 8-0 scoreline. This performance highlights OL Lyonnes’ continued strength in the competition.
Both teams have set a high bar in the initial stages of the Women’s Champions League, signaling their intent for the current season. Further details regarding the opponents, specific goal scorers, or the dates of these matches were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by GRAHAM DUNBAR, Associated Press on www.everythinglubbock.com, see more information here.
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