Chelsea delivered a commanding performance in the Women’s Champions League, hitting Roma for six, while Manchester United suffered a 3-0 defeat against Lyon. The contrasting results unfolded on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, as Matchday 5 of the competition progressed.
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea dominated Roma, with an own goal early in the game breaking Roma's resolve. Wieke Kaptein, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Sjoeke Nüsken, Maika Hamano, and Lucy Bronze also contributed to the scoreline, each finding the back of the net. Lucy Bronze scored what was described as a "worldie" in Chelsea's dominant victory. Six different players scored for Chelsea.
Meanwhile, in Leigh, England, Manchester United struggled against Lyon. Melchie Dumornay's two goals secured a 3-0 victory for Lyon. Tabitha Chawinga headed in the first goal for Lyon in the 12th minute, and Dumornay then scored in the 81st and 90th minutes. Dumornay has an impressive record of eight goals in her last nine Champions League games.
In other matches, Barcelona secured a 3-1 win against Benfica.
These results contribute to the evolving landscape of the Women's Champions League, with teams vying for spots in the next stages of the competition. Other teams that have qualified for the quarterfinals or playoffs include Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Real Madrid and Wolfsburg.
