Women's Football: Lyon triumph in Turin

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Barcelona Femenino 1 - 3 Lyon FĂ©minines

Lyon returned to the pinnacle of European football with an eighth Champions League title courtesy of a superb victory over tournament favourites Barcelona in a gripping final in Turin.

The French side came into the game as underdogs against a Barca side that had lost just once in a season that included a flawless La Liga-winning campaign.

However, the most decorated side in the women's game started superbly, pressing high and picking apart the Catalans to race into a 3-0 first-half lead.

Watch the highlights in the video below. Footage from DAZN UEFA Women's Champions League - YouTube

Amandine Henry struck a brilliant long-range strike to give them a lead that was doubled by a header from Ada Hegerberg, returning to Europe's biggest stage for the first time since her 20-month injury lay-off.

The Norwegian forward then turned provider to set up Catarina Macario for a close-range finish to leave a shell-shocked Barca reeling.

Ballon d'Or holder Alexia Putellas gave Barcelona hope just before the break with a low finish - her 33rd goal of the season and 11th of this Champions League campaign.

Jonatan Giraldez's side then threw everything they could at Lyon, including an ambitious effort from Patricia Guijarro from close to halfway that hammered the bar. The French side held firm to reclaim the European crown they last held in 2020.

The best social media reaction

The tweet above roughly translates as:

The European Champions of @OLfeminin will be received at the Hôtel de Ville in Lyon this Sunday to celebrate their 8th title. On this occasion, they will present the trophy to the supporters gathered at Place de la Comédie at 5:15 p.m. 🏆🎉🔴🔵 Come many!

We're sure they will all enjoy themselves as they continue their celebration. 

Well done Lyon!

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