Lyon stuns holders Barcelona to win eighth Champions League title

By Ben Morse, CNN

Updated 1907 GMT (0307 HKT) May 21, 2022

Amandine Henry celebrates with her teammates after scoring Lyon's opening goal against Barcelona.

(CNN)Lyon stunned Champions League holders Barcelona 3-1 to win a record-extending eighth title.

Amandine Henry scored a dazzling curled effort in the sixth minute, before Ada Hegerberg headed home an exquisite Selma Bacha cross to double Lyon's lead. Catarina Macario tapped home a third from close range before Alexia Putellas pulled one back for the Spanish giants. Despite pressure from Barca in the second half, Lyon remained resolute, once again being crowned European champions. Hegerberg scores Lyon's second goal against Barcelona.QualityRead MoreIt was the battle of the two biggest teams in women's football. Lyon: The seven-time winners packed full of experienced winners and led by prolific goal scorer Hegerberg. And Barcelona: The most in-form team at the moment, which includes reigning Ballon d'Or Feminin winner Putellas. The two sides have met before in a Champions League final, with Hegerberg scoring a hat trick in a 4-1 Lyon victory in 2019. But this time it was different. And with a packed Juventus Stadium in Turin waiting, the hoards of fans were not disappointed. Starting from the first minute, the match was an end-to-end affair, with both team's attacking prowess dominating proceedings. Catarina Macario celebrates after scoring Lyon's third goal.But it was a little bit of magic — fit for a final — which had the fans on their feet early on. Henry, picking up the ball almost 30 yards out, hit a stunning long-range shot which cannoned into the top corner, giving Barca goalkeeper Sandra Paños no chance. That moment of class from France international Henry