Caroline Weir aims to boost OL Lyonnes in Women's Champions League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 5:11 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Caroline Weir, a recent signing for OL Lyonnes, seeks to strengthen the team's drive in the Women's Champions League, which starts Tuesday. Following a disappointing loss to Barcelona in last season’s final, Weir acknowledges the need to learn from experienced players as they compete against 18 teams over six matchdays, aiming for a return to form. With a successful track record in Spain, Weir hopes to make an impact alongside coach Jonatan Giráldez, especially in key moments. She is expected to make her debut against Servette on Wednesday after recovering from a minor injury.
- •Caroline Weir joined OL Lyonnes from Real Madrid this offseason.
- •OL Lyonnes lost 4-0 to Barcelona in last season's Women's Champions League final.
- •The Women's Champions League begins Tuesday with 18 teams competing.
- •Weir is expected to debut against Servette on Wednesday.
- •Jonatan Giráldez aims to guide Lyonnes back to success in the tournament.
- 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — AP Exclusive: New signing Caroline Weir wants to help OL Lyonnes return to the top of women's soccer
"Not only did OL Lyonnes miss the chance of a record-extending ninth Women's Champions League title, the crushing 4-0 loss to Barcelona in last season's final underlined its rival's ongoing status as the best side in the game. When goal-scoring midfielder Caroline Weir joined Lyon from Real Madrid in the offseason, she understood how much that loss hurt. The Women's Champions League begins Tuesday and sees 18 teams competing over six match days in the league phase, with the top four advancing to the quarterfinals and the clubs finishing between fifth and 12th entering knockout-phase playoffs.
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