CAPTAIN ALEXIA PUTELLAS scored a penalty to spark a 5-0 rout of Hoffenheim as Women’s Champions League holders Barcelona swept into the quarter-finals Wednesday with two games to spare.
Putellas, the UEFA women’s player of the year who is a leading contender to win the Ballon d’Or later this month, converted the opening goal from the spot just before half-time in Germany.
Irene Paredes, Aitana Bonmati, Marta Torrejon and Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic all struck in the second half to secure a fourth win in four matches for Barcelona in Group C.
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Arsenal remain on course to advance from the same section after defeating Danish champions Koge 3-0.
Ireland captain Katie McCabe featured for much of the game before being withdrawn in the 62nd minute for Steph Catley.
Caitilin Foord gave Arsenal a first-half lead with Lotte Wubben-Moy and Vivianne Miedema grabbing late goals for the hosts at Meadow Park.
Record-seven time winners Lyon must wait to seal a place in the knockout phase following a 1-0 loss at Bayern Munich.
Japan international Saki Kumagai headed in the winner midway through the second half to move Bayern to within two points of Group D leaders Lyon.
Benfica remain in contention after scoring their first goals in the group stage in a 2-1 win away to Swedish club Hacken.
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McCabe features in 3-0 win as Arsenal remain on course to advance in Champions League
CAPTAIN ALEXIA PUTELLAS scored a penalty to spark a 5-0 rout of Hoffenheim as Women’s Champions League holders Barcelona swept into the quarter-finals Wednesday with two games to spare.
Putellas, the UEFA women’s player of the year who is a leading contender to win the Ballon d’Or later this month, converted the opening goal from the spot just before half-time in Germany.
Irene Paredes, Aitana Bonmati, Marta Torrejon and Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic all struck in the second half to secure a fourth win in four matches for Barcelona in Group C.
Arsenal remain on course to advance from the same section after defeating Danish champions Koge 3-0.
Ireland captain Katie McCabe featured for much of the game before being withdrawn in the 62nd minute for Steph Catley.
Caitilin Foord gave Arsenal a first-half lead with Lotte Wubben-Moy and Vivianne Miedema grabbing late goals for the hosts at Meadow Park.
Record-seven time winners Lyon must wait to seal a place in the knockout phase following a 1-0 loss at Bayern Munich.
Japan international Saki Kumagai headed in the winner midway through the second half to move Bayern to within two points of Group D leaders Lyon.
Benfica remain in contention after scoring their first goals in the group stage in a 2-1 win away to Swedish club Hacken.
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