Alexandra Popp's 100th Champions League Game Marred by Injury and Defeat

The VfL Wolfsburg striker assures fans of her recovery after a late-game ankle injury against Olympique Lyon.

Alexandra Popp played her 100th Champions League match for VfL Wolfsburg, joining Wendie Renard as the only players to reach this milestone.
Despite the occasion, Wolfsburg suffered a 0-2 defeat to Olympique Lyon, marking their second consecutive loss in the tournament's group stage.
Popp sustained an ankle injury in the final minutes of the game but reported feeling better shortly after, reassuring fans of her recovery.
Goals from Lyon's Wendie Renard and Lindsay Horan secured the victory, leaving Wolfsburg third in Group A without points.
The next challenge for Wolfsburg is an away match against Galatasaray Istanbul on November 13, as they aim to secure their first points in the group stage.