Barcelona continued their blistering form in the Women’s Champions League, thrashing Roma 6-0 in the Italian capital to make it two wins from two in the league phase with 11 goals scored. Despite the departure of Alexia Putellas, the Catalan side hasn’t missed a beat, with Caroline Graham Hansen netting twice and Claudia Pina also bagging a brace. Shukurat Oladipo’s own goal, along with strikes from Pina and Ewa Pajor, rounded off a statement performance from the defending champions.
Arsenal, meanwhile, let a two-goal lead slip in Paris after a bizarre late penalty incident. Goals from Alessia Russo and Georgia Stanway put the Gunners in control against Paris FC, but Clara Mateo pulled one back before a controversial handball by Leah Williamson handed the hosts a late spot-kick. Maeline Mendy converted to earn Paris FC a 2-2 draw, leaving Arsenal frustrated.
Elsewhere, record eight-time champions Lyon survived two penalty scares—both denied by VAR—to hold Chelsea to a goalless draw, while last year’s runners-up saw Salma Paralluelo’s potential winner ruled out for offside.
Bayern Munich cruised to a 3-0 win over Benfica with goals from Klara Buehl, Pernille Harder, and Franziska Kett. Juventus bounced back from their opening defeat, overcoming Hacken 3-0 in Sweden.
Barcelona’s emphatic display reinforces their status as favorites, while Arsenal and Chelsea both face tougher paths after missed opportunities in Europe’s top women’s competition.
