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Hegerberg Brace Lifts Lyon Over Wolfsburg 3-1 to Stay Perfect in Champions League

Wolfsburg’s first group-stage loss underscores Lyon’s grip on the rivalry.

Overview

  • Ada Hegerberg struck in the 25th and 30th minutes to hand Olympique Lyon early control.
  • Wendie Renard made it 3-0 with a contested penalty in the 72nd minute.
  • Lyon have three wins from three in the group stage, while Wolfsburg suffered their first defeat of the campaign.
  • The result marked Wolfsburg’s seventh consecutive loss to Lyon, and former VfL standout Jule Brand started for OL before departing in the 66th minute.
  • Wolfsburg’s next group fixture is against Manchester United on 19 November.