VfL Wolfsburg secured a place in the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinals with a composed 2-0 victory over Juventus in Turin on Thursday, completing a 4-2 aggregate win in the playoff round.
The two-time European champions arrived in Italy level in the tie after rallying from two goals down in the first leg in Germany to draw 2-2. They carried that momentum into the return match at Allianz Stadium, producing a disciplined performance that limited Juventus while capitalising on key attacking moments.
Wolfsburg broke the deadlock in the 18th minute with a swift counterattack. Svenja Huth led the move and slipped a precise pass into the penalty area for Vivien Endemann. The forward took a steady touch before guiding a low right-footed shot past goalkeeper Daniëlle de Jong into the far corner, giving the visitors an early advantage on the night and in the aggregate score.
Juventus responded positively to going behind, pushing numbers forward in search of a way back into the tie. Ana Capeta came closest to restoring parity for the Italian side when she rose to meet a cross and directed her effort onto the crossbar, the clearest chance of several looks at goal for the hosts. Despite sustained pressure and periods of territorial control, Juventus were unable to find a finish to match their buildup play.
As the second half wore on, Wolfsburg focused on game management, maintaining defensive organisation and looking to threaten on the break. Juventus continued to press, knowing a single goal would have put the tie back in the balance, but found limited space against a well-structured back line marshalled by the German side.
In the sixth minute of stoppage time, Wolfsburg sealed the result. Substitute Cora Zicai, introduced to add fresh energy late on, struck the visitors’ second goal to end any remaining suspense and confirm Wolfsburg’s progression. The goal capped a professional away performance that combined efficiency in attack with resilience at the back.
The victory sends Wolfsburg into their 13th Women’s Champions League quarterfinal in 14 seasons, underlining the club’s consistency at the highest level of European competition. Their next challenge will be a quarterfinal meeting with record eight-time European champions Lyon, setting up a high-profile clash between two of the continent’s most successful women’s teams.
The match in Turin kicked off at 12:45 p.m. local time at Allianz Stadium, with an announced attendance of 4,973. Danish referee Frida Klarlund officiated the contest, which was broadcast with coverage available on ESPN Deportes, CBSSN and Paramount+.
