Wolfsburg Women's Team Fall to Olympique Lyon in Champions League Quarterfinals

April 3, 2026 12:59am

VfL Wolfsburg's women's team was eliminated from the Champions League after a heavy loss to Olympique Lyon in the quarterfinal second leg, losing 0:4 after a narrow first-leg win.

Key details

• Wolfsburg lost 0:4 to Olympique Lyon in the second leg after winning the first leg 1:0.
• Lyon's Lily Yohannes scored the opening goal in the 16th minute.
• Wolfsburg struggled offensively under Lyon's strong pressing and created few scoring opportunities.
• Lyon scored three goals in extra time to seal their quarterfinal victory.
• FC Bayern Munich advanced to the semifinals and will face FC Barcelona.

VfL Wolfsburg's women's football team was eliminated from the UEFA Women's Champions League after a 0:4 defeat against Olympique Lyon on April 1, 2026. Despite winning the first leg 1:0, Wolfsburg was overwhelmed in the second leg, unable to break Lyon's strong pressing and offensive pressure.

The match's only opening goal came early, in the 16th minute, when Lyon's Lily Yohannes scored with a deflected shot past Wolfsburg's goalkeeper Stina Johannes. Wolfsburg struggled to create scoring chances, rarely advancing beyond the halfway line. In the second half, Janou Levels missed a crucial chance, saved by Lyon's goalkeeper Christiane Endler.

The game extended into extra time, where Lyon solidified their dominance with three late goals. Melchie Dumorney scored in the 102nd minute, followed by Damaris Egurrola in the 105th, and Tabitha Chawinga sealed the 4:0 victory in the 119th minute. Notable was the involvement of Jule Brand, a former Wolfsburg player, who impressed for Lyon during the match.

Meanwhile, FC Bayern Munich women's team progressed to the semifinals for the third time in club history and will face FC Barcelona in late April.

This article was translated and synthesized from German sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.