Paris FC advanced to the Champions League group stage as a result of Clara Mateo's brace in their qualifying match
In a thrilling encounter at Austria Vienne's home ground, Paris FC secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over their opponents in the return leg of the Champions League third preliminary round. The Parisiennes had a tough time against Austria Vienne's solid defense, similar to the away match. However, their resilience paid off as they managed to create opportunities throughout the game. The first real scoring opportunity for the Parisiennes came in the 42nd minute, courtesy of a cross-shot from Maëlle Garbino, set up by Anaëlle Le Moguédec. The breakthrough came in the 67th minute when the Parisiennes' captain, Clara Mateo, opened the scoring, assisted by Lorena Azzaro. Mateo's goal seemed to have lifted the spirit of the Parisiennes, as they continued to press for more. Austria Vienne, who had been unbeaten in their first eight games of the season, fought back valiantly. They even had a disallowed goal in the 84th minute due to a foul by Katharina Schiechtl on Mylène Chavas. Despite the Austrians' resilience, the Parisiennes managed to hold on and extend their lead in the 73rd minute. Mateo scored her second goal, a shot into the top corner, to secure a comfortable 2-0 victory for her team. The result of the match remained 2-0 in favor of Paris FC, securing their place in the next phase of the Champions League. The Parisiennes maintained their clean sheet against Austria Vienne in the return leg, a testament to their defensive strength. The draw for the league phase of the Champions League will take place on Friday. Paris FC, Austria Vienne, OL Lyonnes, and PSG are among the eighteen teams that will participate in the league phase. The teams assembled on Friday for the group stage draw process, with the 36 participants of the UEFA Europa League divided into four pots for the draw taking place on August 29, 2025, at 13:00 CET. With this victory, Paris FC has shown their determination and skill, setting the tone for the upcoming league phase of the Champions League. The Parisiennes will be looking to continue their winning streak and challenge for the title.
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