FC Barcelona’s Triumphs in the UEFA Women’s Champions League
Barcelona has joined the elite circle of clubs that have claimed the UEFA Women’s Champions League title. The competition remains the pinnacle for Europe’s top women’s teams, and in 2021 a Spanish club finally broke through by lifting the trophy. Barcelona, under the leadership of Lluis Cortés, eliminated tough challengers like Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain on their way to the final, where they defeated Chelsea to seize glory. The club later added a second crown in 2023, cementing its place among the competition’s most successful sides.
Complete list of UEFA Women’s Champions League winners
- Olympique Lyonnais: 8 titles (2011, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022)
- VfL Wolfsburg: 2 titles (2013, 2014)
- Frauen-Union Frankfurt: 4 titles (2002, 2006, 2008, 2015)
- Umeå IK: 2 titles (2003, 2004)
- Turbine Potsdam: 2 titles (2005, 2010)
- FC Barcelona: 2 titles (2021, 2023)
- Arsenal: 1 title (2007)
<li= Duisburg: 1 title (2009)
By defeating Chelsea, Barcelona established an enduring footprint in the knockout era of the competition. The following year saw a tough loss in the final to Lyon, and by 2023 the club had reclaimed its place with another championship win, underscoring a rapid ascent within Europe’s premier women’s club competition.
Note: This overview reflects the tournament’s history and recent outcomes as recorded by major sports outlets and governing bodies covering European women’s football.