German Women's Clubs Eliminated from Champions League Quarterfinals

Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg suffer heavy defeats to Lyon and Barcelona, raising concerns about the Frauen-Bundesliga's competitiveness.

Bayern Munich exited the UEFA Women's Champions League after a 1:4 defeat to Olympique Lyon in the second leg, following a 0:2 loss in the first leg.
VfL Wolfsburg were eliminated after a 1:6 loss to FC Barcelona in the second leg, adding to their 1:4 first-leg defeat.
This marks the first time since 2014 that no German team has reached the semifinals of the competition.
The results highlight a growing gap between German clubs and Europe's top teams, with defensive errors and structural issues in the Frauen-Bundesliga being key factors.
Wolfsburg faces the possibility of their first titleless season since 2012, while Bayern shifts focus to domestic competitions, including the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal.