Is there any stopping the footballing freight train that is Lyon?
Whether it is in European competition or on home soil, the French giants continue to stamp their authority on every football match they play, with Wednesday's Champions League round of 16 first leg clashes no different.
All Wednesday's #UWCL round of 16 first-leg results with one more game to come on Thursday - what was the result of the night? https://t.co/MdfqorQsf2 pic.twitter.com/FMjuSoFZFI
— #UWCL (@UWCL) October 16, 2019
Also in action were English sides Arsenal and Manchester City, who enjoyed contrasting fortunes from their encounters. The Gunners thumped five past Slavia Praha, while the Citizens drew their home clash with Atletico Madrid 1-1 to leave their tie firmly in the balance.
There were also substantial wins for German duo Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg, as well as Paris Saint-Germain, while Glasgow City secured a superb 2-0 victory away at Brondby.
All eyes are on Lyon, however, as the six-time Champions League holders aim to secure their fifth consecutive title. It now appears as if qualifying for the quarter-finals are a forgone conclusion, as Ada Hegerberg's double ensured there were no slip ups against Fortuna Hjorring.
The Norwegian got the ball rolling with a 17th minute penalty, before two goals from Eugenie Le Sommer had the game wrapped up before half-time. Hegerberg still had time to bag a second nine minutes into the second half, in turn becoming the joint-highest goalscorer in the women's Champions League, equaling
Avec son doublé, @AdaStolsmo égale le record de Anja Mittag avec 51 buts en @UWCL !
— OL Féminin (@OLfeminin) October 16, 2019
Bravo Ada ! pic.twitter.com/b2imhGPbHA
"I think we switched off for a moment and obviously good teams are going to punish you"
— Man City Women (@ManCityWomen) October 16, 2019
Player of the match @JillScottJS8 reflects on a disappointing game.
#ManCity pic.twitter.com/dP66dre54l
In Denmark, Glasgow City will head back to Scotland with their heads held high after taking a two-goal advantage from their clash against Brondby. Samantha Kerr poked in after less than a minute to hand the visitors a dream start, which was added to in the second half after Brondby 'keeper Katrine Abel put through her own net to spark jubilant scenes among the SWPL 1 champions.
It was the simplest of nights for German duo Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg, who will be able to rest players for their second leg ties after handsome wins in their respective matches.
Great work, girls! #VfLWolfsburg #UWCL pic.twitter.com/hq8osuHH1w
— VfL Wolfsburg EN (@VfLWolfsburg_EN) October 16, 2019
Die Roten put five past
For more from Ross Kennerley, follow him on Twitter!
Source : 90min