Wolfsburg 1-0 Lyon, UEFA Women's Champions League 2025-26: Beerensteyn Gives Germans Slim First-Leg Edge

Wolfsburg claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Lyon in the UEFA Women's Champions League 2025-26 quarter-final first leg at Volkswagen Arena on Wednesday, with Lineth Beerensteyn’s deflected strike in the 14th minute proving to be the winner. Lyon dominated possession but were wasteful in front of goal, with Christiane Endler making a number of good saves for the hosts. Wolfsburg's defence held firm against the eight-time champions, who will need to overturn the deficit in the second leg at home.

Updated on: 26 March 2026 11:07 am

Published at: 26 March 2026 11:07 am

Wolfsburg vs Lyon Women’s Champions League Quarter-Final-Lineth Beerensteyn

Wolfburg's Lineth Beerensteyn, left, celebrates after scoring with teammate Camilla Kuever during their Champions League quarter-finals, first leg soccer match in Wolfsburg, Germany. | Photo: Swen Pfortner/dpa via AP

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Wolfburg's Lineth Beerensteyn, right, dribbles past Lyon's Damaris Egurrola during their Champions League quarter-finals, first leg soccer match in Wolfsburg, Germany. | Photo: Swen Pfortner/dpa via AP

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Wolfsburg vs Lyon Women’s Champions League Quarter-Final-Vivien Endemann

Wolfburg's Vivien Endemann, right, dribbles past Lyon's Vivien Endemann during their Champions League quarter-finals, first leg soccer match in Wolfsburg, Germany. | Photo: Swen Pfortner/dpa via AP