Barcelona has ended its losing streak against Lyon to clinch its third Women’s Champions League in four years. World player of the year Aitana Bonmatí scored in the second half and Alexia Putellas added the second deep into stoppage time for Barcelona to win 2-0 on Saturday in Bilbao. Barcelona lost the two previous finals it played against Lyon.
Barcelona’s fans celebrate after Alexia Putellas scoring her side’s 2nd goal during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between FC Barcelona and Olympique Lyon nais at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Saturday, May 25, 2024. Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas, right, is congratulated after scoring her side’s 2nd goal during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between FC Barcelona and Olympique Lyon nais at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Saturday, May 25, 2024.
The victory underlined Barcelona’s recent dominance. It was playing in its fourth consecutive Women’s Champions League final, having won it last year and in 2021. It felt like a home match for Barcelona as its fans occupied most of the seats at San Mames Stadium in Basque Country. Putellas came off the bench in stoppage time and scored a few moments later. She celebrated by taking off her jersey and running toward the fans.
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