The Women's Champion's League final ended similarly to how things have gone in recent years, with Barcelona holding up the trophy at the end of the match. Barcelona defeated Lyon by a score of 2-0 to win back-to-back titles. The win also gave Barcelona its third title in four years, officially stamping itself as a dynasty in the tournament.Barcelona made it to the final in the year that they didn't win the championship, losing to Lyon.
She put Barca ahead in the second half before former Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Puttellas sealed the game for Barcelona with an added goal in extra time.Lyon would arguably have its best chance to take the lead early in the second half, but Gilles was unable to steer her header from Bacha's free kick past Catalina Coll.With the win, Barcelona now is the third team with at least three Women's Champions League titles. The club sits behind Lyon and German club Eintracht Frankfurt.
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