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The latest edition of the UEFA Women’s Champions League Star Power Index highlights standout players driving the conversation across the tournament’s matches. The curated list focuses on players making notable impacts, both positive and otherwise, without specific ranking order.
Lily Yohannes and Marie-Antoinette Katoto Power OL Lyonnes
OL Lyonnes midfielder Lily Yohannes returned to the index following a stellar performance against Inter Milan. Partnering with Melchie Dumornay and Damaris Egurrola in a dominant midfield trio against the tournament debutants, the 19-year-old scored a long-distance chipped goal just before the hour mark following a ruled-out attempt. Teammate Marie-Antoinette Katoto also starred in the match, scoring a first-half brace that secured the win and pushed her into the Golden Boot lead with five goals, contributing to OL’s 14-goal differential.
Alessia Russo Makes History for Arsenal
Arsenal forward Alessia Russo delivered a historic performance with a hat trick against Benfica, bringing her scoring streak to seven goals across six matches. Her milestone included her 24th UWCL career goal via a penalty conversion, surpassing Fran Kirby’s previous record of 21 goals to become the all-time leading English scorer in tournament history.
Wieke Kaptein and Gloria Marinelli Lead Victories
Chelsea secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Roma, driven by Dutch international Wieke Kaptein, who dictated the tempo and provided both assists for Ellie Carpenter and Kadeisha Buchanan. Meanwhile, Servette FC forward Gloria Marinelli scored a quick first-half brace against OH Leuven, netting in the 38th and 44th minutes to propel the Swiss side to a 5-1 win and their first three points of the competition.
Late Drama and Standout Displays Across Europe
Paris FC earned a 1-1 draw against BK Hacken with the help of Canadian international Evelyne Viens partnering alongside Clara Mateo. However, BK Hacken salvaged a point when Anna Anvegard delivered a clinical finish in the final seconds of stoppage time following a red card to Paris FC’s Mateo. Juventus secured a 4-1 win against Austria Wien as Alba Redondo earned and converted a penalty kick following a lengthy VAR review. Finally, Claudia Pina contributed two goals and an assist to help FC Barcelona score eight goals against HB Koge, maintaining their lead in league phase points and goal differential.
