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Chelsea faces Lyon in UWCL with Bompastor's emotional return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 5:15 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Chelsea faces Lyon in UWCL with Bompastor's emotional return

Summary

Chelsea meets Lyon in the UEFA Women’s Champions League at Groupama Stadium on Wednesday night. Lyon has won two of four meetings against Chelsea and enters the match after an 8-0 victory over Servette Chênois. Chelsea, with a recent 1-0 win against FK Austria Wien, seeks their first UWCL title. Sonia Bompastor, Chelsea's manager and former Lyon player, highlights the significance of the match for both teams. The match kicks off at 20:00 BST and will be available on Disney+.

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By the Numbers

•Lyon has a strong record against Chelsea in previous encounters.
•Bompastor previously managed Lyon's academy and first team before joining Chelsea.
•Chelsea and Lyon both won their last respective league matches.
•Lyon holds a significant goal difference of eight this season.
•The match is part of a competitive campaign for UEFA Women's Champions League.

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5:15 PMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW: Sonia Bompastor set for reunion as Chelsea face Lyon in UWCL

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Keira Simpson, Women's Football reporterSonia Bompastor will face her former club in the UEFA Women’s Champions League on Wednesday night, as Chelsea head to the Groupama Stadium to face the eight-t...
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