VfL Wolfsburg's women lost 0-4 after extra time to Olympique Lyon in the Champions League quarterfinal return leg, missing the semifinals. Despite a 1-0 first-leg win, they fell short. Lyon dominated with strong pressing and scored four times.
Coach Stephan Lerch's team faced constant pressure. In the 16th minute, Lily Yohannes scored Lyon's opener – her shot deflected off Janina Minge and proved unstoppable for VfL goalkeeper Stina Johannes. Former Wolfsburg player Jule Brand started and delivered a strong performance, setting up the hosts' first chance.
Wolfsburg rarely crossed midfield and created few scoring opportunities. Their best came in the 78th minute when Janou Levels missed one-on-one against Lyon keeper Christiane Endler.
Extra time saw Marie-Antoinette Katoto's goal (98') disallowed for offside. Melchie Dumorney's strike (102') stood after VAR review for a prior foul, making it 2-0. Damaris Egurrola headed in from a corner (105.+2), and Tabitha Chawinga sealed it (119').
Wolfsburg had given Lyon its first defeat of the season a week earlier via Lineth Beerensteyn's goal. The day before, FC Bayern reached the semifinals against Barcelona.
