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UEFA Women’s Champions League: Bayern find their spark after Benfica hold firm

The German champions stayed patient in Lisbon before three late goals turned a tight UWCL contest into a convincing away win.

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 4:37 AM
UEFA Women’s Champions League: Bayern find their spark after Benfica hold firm
Key Things to Know
  • Bayern Munich defeated Benfica 3-0 in Lisbon following three goals in the final 16 minutes.
  • Klara Bóhl broke the deadlock in the 74th minute and later assisted Franziska Kett's 88th-minute goal.
  • Pernille Harder scored her 50th career UEFA Women's Champions League goal in the 80th minute.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayern Munich secured a 3-0 away victory against Benfica in the UEFA Women's Champions League at Estádio da Luz. After being held scoreless for over 70 minutes, Bayern broke through with three late goals to earn their first win of the UWCL league phase.

Klara Bóhl opened the scoring in the 74th minute from outside the box before Pernille Harder added her milestone 50th UWCL goal six minutes later. Franziska Kett sealed the win in the 88th minute off a Bóhl assist to cap a dominant final stretch.

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