Inter Milan qualifies for the Women’s Champions League after penalty shootout win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 11:31 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Inter Milan secured a spot in the Women’s Champions League following a penalty shootout victory over Wolfsburg in Milan on Wednesday. After losing the first leg 2-0, Inter leveled the aggregate score during regulation through goals from Elisa Bartoli and Elisa Polli. The teams remained tied following an extra-time period that featured a goal from Weronika Araśniewicz for Wolfsburg and an equalizer from Marija Ana Milinković for Inter. In the ensuing shootout, Inter prevailed 5-4 after Cecilía Rán Rúnarsdóttir saved a penalty from Mara Alber, allowing Ivana Andrés to clinch the win. The result marks Inter Milan's first appearance in the competition. Wolfsburg, a two-time Champions League finalist, will not participate in the tournament this season.
- •Inter Milan won 5-4 on penalties after the aggregate score finished tied.
- •Elisa Bartoli and Elisa Polli scored for Inter in regulation time.
- •Weronika Araśniewicz and Marija Ana Milinković traded goals in extra time.
- •Cecilía Rán Rúnarsdóttir saved the decisive penalty kick from Mara Alber.
- •The league phase fixtures will be determined by a draw this Friday.
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Inter women complete thrilling comeback, qualify for first Champions League
"Inter Milan punched its first ticket to the Women’s Champions League after overcoming a two-goal deficit to defeat Wolfsburg 5-4 on penalties in the second leg of qualifiers in Milan on Wednesday night. Goals from Inter fullback Elisa Bartoli in the 39th minute and forward Elisa Polli in the 84th brought the Italian side level on aggregate with Wolfsburg during regulation of the second leg, forcing the match into extra time. The 2023 Champions League finalists had beaten Inter 2-0 at home in the
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