Wolfsburg defeated Juventus 2-0 (4-2 agg.) to reach its 13th Women’s Champions League quarterfinal in 14 seasons and will face Lyon. Betting angle: Wolfsburg’s counter-attacking threat and recent late-goal form make markets like Both Teams to Score and Wolfsburg +1 (Asian handicap) attractive options for the Lyon tie.
Wolfsburg into quarterfinals after decisive 2-0 win at Juventus
Two-time champions Wolfsburg sealed progression to the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory away at Juventus in the playoff second leg. The German side advanced 4-2 on aggregate after recovering from a two-goal deficit in last week’s first leg to draw 2-2 at home.
Match action and decisive moments
Vivien Endemann opened the scoring in the 18th minute, racing on a fast counterattack and converting a low right-foot finish after a pass from Svenja Huth. Juventus pressed for an equalizer — Ana Capeta struck the crossbar amid several chances — but substitute Cora Zicai sealed the tie with a late stoppage-time goal in the sixth minute.
Quarterfinal draw and wider implications
Wolfsburg’s win sets up a quarterfinal meeting with eight-time European champion Lyon.
The result reinforces Wolfsburg’s reputation for late-game resilience and counterattacking quality, factors that could influence tactical planning and betting markets in the next round.
Elsewhere in the playoffs, Manchester United were due to defend a 3-0 first-leg lead against Atlético Madrid, while title holder Arsenal and Real Madrid also advanced earlier in the week.
Competition format: league phase and playoff paths
The Women’s Champions League now mirrors the men’s format with an opening league phase.
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The top four teams in the standings advanced directly to the quarterfinals, while teams placed fifth to 12th entered playoffs; those finishing 13th to 18th were eliminated. Barcelona, Lyon, Chelsea and Bayern finished in the top four and progressed straight through.
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