The UEFA Women's Champions League is a women's association football competition established in 2001.[1] It is the only international competition for European women's football clubs. The competition is open to the league champions of all UEFA member associations who run such championships; 46 of UEFA's 53 member associations have entered. The top eight associations may enter two teams, and the title holder is also entitled to an additional spot if they do not qualify through their domestic league. The first final was held in a single match final. Between 2003 and 2009, the final was contested in two legs, one at each participating club's home, but the single match was reinstated in 2010. The competition was known as UEFA Women's Cup until 2009.
French side Lyon hold the record with eight titles. VfL Wolfsburg hold the distinction of losing the final the most times with four final lost. Germany is the most successful member association with nine titles.
List of finals edit
| † | Match was won during extra time |
| * | Match won after a penalty shoot-out |
Performances edit
By teams edit
| Club | Titles | Runners-up | Seasons won | Seasons runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lyon |
8 | 2 | 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 | 2010, 2013 |
 Eintracht Frankfurt |
4 | 2 | 2002, 2006, 2008, 2015 | 2004, 2012 |
| VfL Wolfsburg |
2 | 4 | 2013, 2014 | 2016, 2018, 2020, 2023 |
 Umeå |
2 | 3 | 2003, 2004 | 2002, 2007, 2008 |
| Turbine Potsdam |
2 | 2 | 2005, 2010 | 2006, 2011 |
 Barcelona |
2 | 2 | 2021, 2023 | 2019, 2022 |
 Arsenal |
1 | 0 | 2007 | |
| FCR Duisburg |
1 | 0 | 2009 | |
| Paris Saint-Germain |
0 | 2 | 2015, 2017 | |
 Fortuna Hjørring |
0 | 1 | 2003 | |
| Djurgården |
0 | 1 | 2005 | |
 Zvezda Perm |
0 | 1 | 2009 | |
| Tyresö |
0 | 1 | 2014 | |
| Chelsea |
0 | 1 | 2021 |
By nation edit
| Nation | Titles | Runners-up | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany
|
9 | 8 | 17 |
| France
|
8 | 4 | 12 |
| Sweden
|
2 | 5 | 7 |
| Spain
|
2 | 2 | 4 |
| England
|
1 | 1 | 2 |
| Denmark
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
| Russia
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ Score was 0–0 after 90 minutes and extra time. Turbine Potsdam won the penalty shoot-out 7–6.
- ^ Score was 1–1 after 90 minutes and extra time. Lyon won the penalty shoot-out 4–3.
- ^ Score was 0–0 after 90 minutes and extra time. Lyon won the penalty shoot-out 7–6.
- ^ The final was originally planned to be held at Viola Park in Vienna, Austria, but was moved due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe.[2][3]
- ^ a b The 2020 and 2021 finals were played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe.[4][5]
References edit
General edit
- "UEFA Club Championship (Women)". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. RSSSF. 2008-09-12. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
Specific edit
- ^ "History". UEFA. 13 July 2005. Retrieved 25 October 2008.
- ^ "Who will succeed Lyon: road to Vienna". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 18 May 2019.
- ^ "UEFA competitions to resume in August". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ "Venues for Round of 16 matches confirmed". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 9 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ "2021 Women's Champions League final: Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 2 May 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
Due to current restrictions implemented by the local authorities in Sweden, the UEFA Womens' [sic] Champions League final will be played behind closed doors and therefore no tickets will be on sale.