Football: Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas score brace as Barcelona beat Benfica in Champions League

Football: Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas score brace as Barcelona beat Benfica in Champions League

Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas both scored twice as Barcelona began their defence of the Women's Champions League title on Tuesday with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Benfica, while a ruthless Lyon hit nine against Slavia Prague. Barcelona are aiming to win the Champions League for the third time in four seasons and their strength in depth was summed up by the presence of six players in their starting line-up who played i

Bonmati, Putellas star as Barcelona win Women’s Champions League opener

Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas both scored twice as Barcelona began their defence of the Women’s Champions League title on Tuesday with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Benfica, while a ruthless Lyon hit nine against Slavia Prague.Barcelona are aiming to win the Champions League for the third time in four seasons and...