The women's Champions League has reached the third day of competition with a result that has shaken the Italian football scene. Inter, playing against Lyon, were defeated 6‑0, a decidedly heavier defeat than Roma's previous defeat against Chelsea. The result, which saw Lyon dominate at every stage of the match, raises questions about the level of preparation of the Italian teams compared to their European counterparts.
In the afternoon, Roma faced Chelsea with a performance that failed to contain the English team. The match ended with a 2‑0 in favor of Chelsea, thanks to a goal from Carpenter in the 51st minute and another from Buchanan in the 89th minute. The defeat has already highlighted the difficulty of Italian teams in competing with the powers of the continent. In the evening, Inter had to face Lyon, who exploited every opportunity to annihilate the Lombard team. Lyon's goals arrived in rapid succession: Katoto in 18', Yohannes in 45', Becho in 59', and then in 69', 76' and 90'+4, confirming a technical and tactical superiority that left Inter without answers.
Among other matches of the day, Arsenal won 4‑0 against Benfica, with goals from Russo, Foord and two penalties. Bayern Munich drew 2-2 with Real Madrid, while Servette beat OH Leuven 5-1. The final result of the day saw Lyon in first place with 7 points, followed by Chelsea and Barcelona. Inter, with 4 points, are in seventh place, while Juventus, who have not yet played, will face Austria Vienna tomorrow at 6.45pm.
Lyon, with its overwhelming victory, proved to be a formidable opponent, while Inter will have to reconsider their strategy to be able to compete at European level. Italian teams will have to face a series of challenges to improve their competitiveness, both in terms of tactics and physical preparation. Juventus' next match against Austria Vienna represents a crucial opportunity to recover points and demonstrate their strength in the European championship.