The UEFA Women's Champions League delivered a series of standout individual performances across matchday 3, with several players driving the conversation in the competition's latest Star Power Index. OL Lyonnes, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Barcelona all secured important victories, while Servette FCCF claimed their first win of the campaign.
Lyonnes Duo Shine Against Inter Milan
OL Lyonnes midfielder Lily Yohannes, 19, produced a stunning long-distance lob to chip the Inter Milan goalkeeper, her second chipped goal of the tournament. The strike came as part of a dominant midfield display alongside Melchie Dumornay and Damaris Egurrola. Forward Marie-Antoinette Katoto added a first-half brace, taking her tournament tally to five goals and leading the Golden Boot race. Lyonnes' 14-goal differential now tops the league phase standings.
Kaptein Dictates Chelsea Victory
Dutch international Wieke Kaptein orchestrated Chelsea's 2-0 win over Roma, providing assists for both goals scored by Ellie Carpenter and Kadeisha Buchanan. The performance lifted Chelsea to seven points, placing them among the top four in the league phase table.
Marinelli Brace Sparks Servette Turnaround
Italian forward Gloria Marinelli scored twice in six minutes (38th and 44th) as Servette FCCF overturned their early struggles with a 5-1 victory over OH Leuven. The win marks the Swiss side's first in the competition and provides crucial points at the halfway stage.
Russo Makes History With Arsenal Hat-Trick
Alessia Russo netted a hat-trick in Arsenal's win over Benfica, extending her scoring streak to seven goals in six matches for the club. The treble, her first in the Champions League, included a penalty that brought her UWCL career total to 24 goals, surpassing Fran Kirby's record of 21 to become the all-time leading English scorer in the competition's history.
Late Drama in Paris FC vs BK Hacken
Evelyne Viens played a key role for Paris FC in a 1-1 draw with BK Hacken, but Swedish forward Anna Anvegard snatched a stoppage-time equalizer for the visitors, securing a vital point for Hacken at the midway point.
Redondo and Pina Add to Winning Efforts
Juventus' Alba Redondo won and converted a penalty after a lengthy VAR review during a 4-1 win over Austria Wien. Meanwhile, Claudia Pina contributed two goals and an assist as Barcelona routed HB Koge 8-0, maintaining their lead in both points and goal differential.
All matches are available to stream on Paramount+, with select fixtures also broadcast on CBS Sports Golazo Network and CBS Sports Network.
