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European Powerhouses Advance: Chelsea, Lyon, and Real Madrid Reach Women's Champions League Quarterfinals
London, England - The Women's Champions League has reached its quarterfinal stage, with Chelsea, Lyon, and Real Madrid securing their spots among the last eight teams standing.
Chelsea FC Women, led by manager Emma Hayes, cruised past Norwegian champions SK Brann with a 5-0 aggregate win. The Blues' impressive performance showcased their attacking prowess and solidified their status as title contenders.
Lyon, the seven-time Champions League winners, continued their unbeaten streak in the competition, defeating Danish side Fortuna Hjørring 5-0 on aggregate. Lyon's remarkable run now stands at 30 consecutive unbeaten matches.
Real Madrid Femenino reached the quarterfinals for the first time in their history, edging out Manchester City 2-1 on aggregate. Kosovare Asllani's late winner sealed the Spanish side's triumph.
The draw for the quarterfinals has set up the following matchups:
- Chelsea vs. Paris Saint-Germain
- Lyon vs. Bayern Munich
- Real Madrid vs. Barcelona
- Arsenal vs. Wolfsburg
Chelsea and Lyon remain top contenders, but Real Madrid's emergence has added depth to the competition.
- Sam Kerr (Chelsea)
- Ada Hegerberg (Lyon)
- Kosovare Asllani (Real Madrid)
- Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)
*Schedule and Coverage*
- Quarterfinals: March 22-23 and 29-30
- Semifinals: April 22-23 and 29-30
- Final: May 21
- Chelsea, Lyon, and Real Madrid advance to quarterfinals
- Historic milestone for Real Madrid
- Chelsea and Lyon remain title favorites
- Competition heating up with emergence of new contenders
As the Women's Champions League reaches its climax, the stage is set for thrilling encounters between Europe's top teams. Will Chelsea or Lyon continue their dominance, or will Real Madrid's fairy tale run continue.
Key Players to Watch
- Sam Kerr (Chelsea)
- Ada Hegerberg (Lyon)
- Kosovare Asllani (Real Madrid)
- Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)
- Quarterfinals: March 22-23 and 29-30
- Semifinals: April 22-23 and 29-30
- Final: May 21
- Chelsea, Lyon, and Real Madrid advance to quarterfinals
- Historic milestone for Real Madrid
- Chelsea and Lyon remain title favorites
- Competition heating up with emergence of new contenders
As the Women's Champions League reaches its climax, the stage is set for thrilling encounters between Europe's top teams. Will Chelsea or Lyon continue their dominance, or will Real Madrid's fairy tale run continue
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