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WATCH: Canada’s Evelyne Viens scores opener for Paris FC in UWCL defeat to Barcelona

Canada striker Evelyne Viens opened her UEFA Women’s Champions League account for the new season on Wednesday, finding the back of the net just five minutes into Paris FC’s away trip to reigning champions Barcelona. Johan Cruyff Stadium was silenced…

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 8:55 PM
WATCH: Canada’s Evelyne Viens scores opener for Paris FC in UWCL defeat to Barcelona
Key Things to Know
  • Barcelona defeated Paris FC after overcoming an early goal from Evelyne Viens.
  • Viens gave Paris FC a 1-0 lead in the fifth minute at Johan Cruyff Stadium.
  • Ewa Pajor scored twice, alongside goals from Kerolin, Clara Serrajordi, and Caroline Graham Hansen for Barcelona.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Canada striker Evelyne Viens scored five minutes into Paris FC's UEFA Women's Champions League match against reigning champions Barcelona at Johan Cruyff Stadium on Wednesday. However, Barcelona rebounded strongly, securing a commanding lead behind goals from Kerolin, Clara Serrajordi, Caroline Graham Hansen, and two from Ewa Pajor. Clara Mateo scored a late second-half consolation goal for Paris FC.

Several other Canadian players featured across the UWCL matchday. Ashley Lawrence played the full 90 minutes in OL Lyonnes' 8-0 victory over Servette FC Chênois Féminin, while Kadeisha Buchanan completed 90 minutes in Chelsea's 1-0 win against Austria Wien. Additionally, Ella Ottey, Maya Antoine, and Florianne Jourde also appeared for their respective clubs during the round.

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