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The UEFA Women’s Champions League has resumed action, with the final eight teams vying for a spot in the semifinals. FC Barcelona, Olympique Lyon, Chelsea FC, Paris Saint-Germain, Ajax, BK Hacken, Benfica, and SK Brann have all completed their first-leg quarterfinal matches, setting the stage for some intriguing matchups in the second legs, characterized by narrow goal differences.

FC Barcelona, the reigning champions, managed to secure a lead against Brann and bring it back to Spain. Despite Brann’s commendable defensive efforts, including an equalizer just before halftime, Barcelona’s relentless possession paid off with early goals by Caroline Graham Hansen and Salma Paralluelo, securing them the victory.

Brann’s head coach, Martin Ho, expressed pride in his team’s defensive display against a formidable opponent like Barcelona, despite the narrow defeat.

Meanwhile, Lyon’s seasoned experience proved crucial in their victory over Benfica. Despite Benfica’s early lead, Lyon showcased composure under pressure in the second half, with key substitutions like Melchie Dumornay contributing to pivotal goals by Delphine Cascarino and Lindsay Horan, securing their advancement.

In a thrilling encounter between Hacken and PSG, both teams traded goals in the first half, setting the stage for a tense second half. PSG’s recent addition, Eva Gaetino, made an impact with her first professional goal, while Hacken’s Rosa Kafaji kept the pressure on with a penalty rebound. However, PSG’s experience in knockout rounds proved decisive, with Tabitha Chawinga providing the winning goal, aided by key contributions from substitutes Lieke Martens and Amalie Vangsgaard, despite Hacken’s spirited efforts to level the score.