Overview
- Wolfsburg opened the Women’s Champions League with a 4-0 home win over PSG, scoring via a Jackie Groenen own goal (7'), Ella Peddemors (42'), Alexandra Popp (90') and a Janina Minge penalty (90+5' after VAR).
- Alexandra Popp, named player of the match, said the performance was vital for confidence and warned to expect a forceful Bayern response in Wolfsburg on Saturday.
- Bayern’s club director Bianca Rech vowed the team would “show a different face” at Wolfsburg after the Barcelona loss, noting injuries but backing the squad’s quality; both clubs have 13 Bundesliga points.
- Eintracht Frankfurt began the inaugural UEFA Women’s Europa Cup with a 4-0 first-leg win over 1. FC Slovácko, with goals by Elisa Senß (pen.), Laura Freigang, Nina Lührßen and a late own goal; the knockout-only competition offers the winner a Champions League place next season.
- Disney+ now streams all 75 Women’s Champions League matches under a new five-year deal, replacing DAZN’s coverage.