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Barcelona women win UEFA Champions League

17 May 2021

Compiled by Ranjika Perera
Chelsea conceded four goals in just 36 minutes as Barcelona went on to win their first Women’s Champions League title in Gothenburg.

Chelsea concede their first goal 33 seconds into the game when an attempted clearance hit by Melanie Leupolz went in for an own goal. Few moments later, Alexia Putellas’ penalty made it 2-0. Goals from Aitana Bonmati and Caroline Graham put rampant Barca in the driving seat. Chelsea, in spite of a spirited second-half display, had no chance of making a comeback into the game.

With this win, Barcelona became the first club to win both the men’s and women’s Champions League, and this was the biggest ever winning margin in a women’s final too.

It was also their second Champions League final for Barcelona. The first one was against seven-time winners Lyon in 2019 which they found themselves 3-0 down inside 20 minutes before losing by 4-1. The Spanish side’s win brings an end to Lyon’s run of five Champions League titles in a row.

Chelsea had hoped to add a European crown to their Women’s Super League and League Cup wins this season, as they aimed to become only the second English side in history to complete the quadruple. Arsenal achieved it in 2007.

* Mahrez happy to remain in Manchester

Algerian international Riyadh Mahrez made his name at Leicester, after winning the Premier League with the Foxes. He then moved to Man City and has become an important member of their squad, most of the time as “super sub”. However, that is not a problem for Mahrez who wishes to end his career in England.

“My future? I feel very good at Man City. There is no desire to look elsewhere,” he had told RMC. “I don’t know yet what my situation will be. But I’m happy in City and that’s where I want to be,” he added. When asked if he thinks about ending his career at Marseille, where he started, he had added: “No, that’s not something I tell myself. I want to end my career in England and Manchester City. So that’s not something that I am considering.”

* Zidane denies Real Madrid exit claims

Zinedine Zidane has denied telling Real Madrid players last week that he would leave the club. Multiple reports all over Europe have confirmed that the legend has announced his departure to the squad behind closed doors, with reasons being that the coach’s physical and mental fatigue getting out of hand.

Despite beating Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, Zidane’s men are in danger of finishing the 2020-21 season without a trophy, as they remain two points behind Atletico Madrid in LaLiga with one match to go. They need Atletico to lose the last game if they wish to lift the title this year.

Was Sunday Messi's last at Nou Camp?

Ronald Koeman hopes Lionel Messi has not played his final game for Barcelona at the Nou Camp after defeat by Celta Vigo on Sunday (16) ended their title chances. Messi's contract expires this summer and he has yet to agree an extension.

* Dortmund positive on keeping Haaland

Erling Haaland is currently the most wanted striker in Europe. There is a lot of speculation as to what the future might hold for the Norway international forward. However, in the aftermath of Dortmund securing Champions League football next season, their Sporting Director Michael Zorc has once again confirmed that Haaland is not for sale. Speaking to Sky, Zorc has simply said: “He will play for us next season.”

Haaland’s agent Mino Raiola has previously said that there are 10 big clubs around Europe that are interested in him. The 20-year-old has, indeed enjoyed a remarkable season. In 40 matches in all competitions, he has scored 39 goals and created another 12.

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