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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&