This was Lyons fourth UEFA Womens Champions League title, having won the tournament in 2008, 2016 and 2019, and subsequently also the instituting competition, the Cup Winners Cup, in the 1990s. Barcelonas fifth appearance in the final represented their most successful campaign so far, having won the tournament for the first time in 2012, twice in 2015 and 2017, and twice coming second (2016 and 2021).

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**This was Lyons fourth UEFA Womens Champions League title — and Barcelona’s historic 2012 breakthrough** Why are major football fans suddenly reconnecting with a milestone that felt nearly decades in the making? In 2016, 2019, and 2021, a women’s team reached the pinnacle of European club football for the first time, shifting the narrative around the competition’s legacy. Now, with Barcelona’s fifth final appearance and first win in 2012, followed by two close losses in 2015 and 2017, the spotlight is back on a transformative era in women’s club soccer. This period marked more than just a trophy; it reflected a growing investment, greater visibility, and a turning point in the evolution of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. --- ### Why This Series Matters – A Rising Trend in Women’s Football