UEFA Celebrates Growth of Women’s Soccer as Barcelona Lifts Another Women’s Champions League Trophy

UEFA Celebrates Growth of Women’s Soccer as Barcelona Lifts Another Women’s Champions League Trophy
Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati celebrates scoring her side's first goal during the women's Champions League final soccer match between FC Barcelona and Olympique Lyonnais at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Spain, on May 25, 2024. Jose Breton/AP Photo
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BILBAO, Spain—It was a night of celebration for Barcelona after another Women’s Champions League title, and for the women’s game in general after another season with significant growth in the sport.

Barcelona defeated Lyon 2–0 to win its third European trophy and to add to its recent dominance in the sport on Saturday, capping a year that saw increased attendance, additional revenue and more participation by women across all levels of the sport.