Tremendous in efficiency and collective strength, the Lyonnaises resumed their place at the top of world women's football on Saturday by showing no mercy against defending champions Barcelona (3-1) to win their 8th Champions League in 10 finals, Saturday in Torino.
A success that did not escape King Pelé who posted a message of congratulations to French women on Instagram.
“Women's football is a spectacle.
It's wonderful to see such a beautiful game, with athletes taking the place they deserve in the sport.
I would like to congratulate OL for their victory in the Champions League, ”wrote the Brazilian star who is fighting cancer.
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After this big 8, the players of Sonia Bompastor, who therefore achieved the feat of lifting the prestigious trophy as a player and coach, were celebrated on Sunday at the town hall of Lyon.
🎱🏆 🔴🔵
They are a legend!
What a joy to welcome our European champions
Exceptional collective victory, mythical players, club president who has always believed #female #foot, fantastic staff, supporters +++
Daydream & #lyon fulfilled 🙏 #UWCLfinal #Champ8onnes pic.twitter .com/PThKfDcU0T
— Gregory Doucet (@Gregorydoucet) May 22, 2022