Lyon's Hunger for Champions League Glory Remains Unquenched Despite Quarter-Final Setback Lyon, the French football giants, are still driven by an unyielding desire to reclaim their place at the top of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, according to Jule Brand, a key player in the squad. Despite trailing Wolfsburg 1-0 in their quarter-final tie, the team remains focused on turning the deficit into a victory. Brand, who recently joined Lyon from Wolfsburg, emphasized the club’s relentless pursuit of success. “When I started, I saw that all the players had won so many titles before, and they still have the hunger to win every title again,” she said, reflecting on the team’s mindset. Lyon’s history in the Champions League is marked by dominance. The club has secured a record eight titles, including five consecutive victories from 2015-16 to 2019-20. However, their recent campaign has been marred by setbacks. Since their last title in the 2021-22 season, Lyon has reached the final in 2024, where they fell to Barcelona, and was eliminated in the semi-finals the following year by Arsenal, the eventual champions. This season, Lyon finished second in their group stage, showcasing their strength but also highlighting the challenges they face in the knockout rounds. The current quarter-final against Wolfsburg has tested Lyon’s resolve. After a 1-0 first-leg loss, the team now faces the daunting task of overturning the aggregate deficit. This marks only the third time in Lyon’s history that they have entered a Champions League second leg trailing on aggregate, despite participating in 53 such ties. Brand, who has faced her former club in this match, praised the team’s determination. “I see this in training, where the standards are so high, and it makes me push myself and adapt to get to their level,” she said.#lyon #uefa_womens_champions_league #jule_brand #wolfsburg #jonatan_giraldez
