VfL Wolfsburg women’s team faced a tough challenge on Thursday, October 17, 2024, as they hosted Olympique Lyon in the UEFA Women's Champions League. The match, held at the AOK Stadion, ended in a 0-2 defeat for the She-Wolves.
This match was significant for VfL Wolfsburg captain Alexandra Popp, who was set to make her 100th appearance in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Popp, who has been a cornerstone of the team, reflected on her career and the evolution of women’s football in Europe. She highlighted the increased quality and participation of teams in the competition, noting the emergence of clubs like Juventus and Manchester United.
Despite Popp’s milestone, the game did not go in favor of Wolfsburg. Lyon’s strong performance secured them the three points, leaving Wolfsburg with no points from their first two group stage matches. The defeat places Wolfsburg at the bottom of Group A, with Lyon leading the group after their first win.
The match was part of the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage, with Wolfsburg set to face more challenging fixtures in the coming weeks, including matches against Galatasaray Istanbul and AS Roma.
