FC Barcelona claims the top spot in the UEFA Women’s Champions League standings after defeating AS Roma 6-0 on matchday two of the league phase. The reigning European champions lead the 18-team table on goal difference following the comprehensive away victory at Stadio Olimpico.
Graham Hansen and Pina Anchor Six-Goal Masterclass
Caroline Graham Hansen and Claudia Pina led the scoring for Barcelona in the Italian capital, with both players netting two goals each. Graham Hansen struck in the 19th and 60th minutes, while Pina added her goals in the 53rd and 75th minutes. An own goal by Shukurat Oladipo in the 39th minute and a late strike from Polish forward Ewa Pajor in the 85th minute completed the 6-0 scoreline.
The victory lifts Barcelona to six points with a plus-nine goal difference after two matches, following their 5-2 opening win against Paris FC.
Bonmatí Returns From Three-Month Injury Layoff
Aitana Bonmatí appeared as a substitute for the final thirty minutes of the match. The three-time Ballon d’Or winner returned to action last weekend after recovering from a three-month injury layoff.
Chelsea Holds Lyon as Bayern Climbs Table
Lyon dropped to second place in the standings after being held to a 0-0 draw by Chelsea at home on Wednesday. Both Lyon and Chelsea hold four points after two matches, matching the French side’s stumble that allowed Barcelona to seize first place.
Bayern Munich secured a 3-0 victory against Benfica in Lisbon, moving the German club into the top three of the provisional table. Meanwhile, Arsenal squandered a two-lead advantage to draw 2-2 away against Paris FC. Real Madrid enters its second-match fixture facing a demanding test against Manchester City in the United Kingdom.
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