The favorites were appointments of these 1 / 8th finals of the Champions League. Wolfsburg avoided the trap against Atlético, FC Barcelona's big win over Glasgow, while Bayern went on to win in Switzerland. Only the Chelsea-Fiorentina show still seems undecided after a remarkable first leg match by Viola goalkeeper Stephanie Öhström.

It was one of the expected posters of the 1 / 8th finals, between Atlético de Madrid and Wolfsburg but like last season, during the match between the two teams in the 1 / 16th finals, the showdown only lasted half-time.

Wolfsburg knocks Atlético back from the locker room
Faced with one of the European references, the march still seems too high for the Madrid team. On the pitch of the AOK Stadion, Atletico will undergo several chances in the first period, but the Louves strikes do not find the frame like Carolin Hansen (18th), Pernille Harder (19th and 23rd) or still Claudio Neto (24th).

In this first act, Wolfsburg is not yet safe from the trap, as on this occasion of Ludmila da Silva gone to the goal but finally stopped by Nilla Fischer (31st) in her penalty area.

Wolfsburg's dominance, however, will have to wait until the second half to get back on the scoreboard, with Pernille's left-footed cross for the opening of the VfL's score (46th, 1-0). From then on, the goals ensued, with Ewa Pajor's fierce head on a free-kick from Carolin Hansen (48th, 2-0).

At the hour of play, the Norwegian midfielder is in turn to the conclusion for the goal of 3-0 (60) before the doubling of Pernille Harder a few minutes later (67th, 4-0). Entry late in the game, Aissatou Tounkara (81) avoids Atlético defeat heavier in Germany, but the Colchoneras are in a very bad position before the return leg in Madrid, far from their feat of the previous round against Manchester City.
 

Fiorentina preserves chances against Chelsea
The other shock of these 1 / 8th finals remains him still undecided at the end of the first leg. Hardly beaten this weekend in the league, Chelsea had to settle for a minimal victory (1-0) at home against Fiorentina. A goal scored on the penalty kick early in the game by Karen Carney (8), following a hand of Stephanie Breitner in the box, who tried to push the center of Erin Cuthbert right side.

Only one achievement for the Blues who broke their teeth in this match against the exceptional performance of Stephanie Öhrstrom. After the opening of the score, it proved to be impassable, despite the many opportunities of Chelsea. Among the chances of the Blues, this recovery of Fran Kirby at the entrance of six meters and repulsed by the keeper of the Viola (14th), or the head of Millie Bright free kick, not enough support to deceive Öhrström (43rd ).

Returning from the locker room, it is Ramona Bachmann who stumbles on the Swedish keeper of Fiorentina, though ideally served by Beth England. A few minutes, it is a triple parade for the Florentine goalkeeper, facing Karen Carney and Fran Kirby who tries three times to push the ball into the nets, each time blocked by Öhrström (76).

If Chelsea wins tonight, she is the player of the match, with a return match that will be played in Florence. So many missed opportunities that could then count in favor of the Viola.

Hamraoui shines with Barça, Bayern already takes an option
In the other matches, FC Barcelona has respected the hierarchy against Glasgow City. Despite the absence of Lieke Martens, the Blaugranas have made speak their offensive potential with an opening scored by Kheira Hamraoui.

The French midfielder is on the lookout for a ball repelled by a Scottish player. At the entrance to the surface, she avoids the intervention of a defender and places a right shot lobe Lee Alexander before dying in the small net opposite (12th).

A splendid goal that launches the match of Barça who finally wins 5-0 on the lawn of Mini Estadi. Before the break, the two U20 World Cup vice-presidents, Aitana Bonmati (38th) and Patri Guijarro (40th) add two new goals for Barça. In the second half, the players of Catalonia take a little more off thanks to Andressa Alves (68th) then Mapi Leon (80th).

Barça and Bayern Munich won 2-0 at FC Zurich. The two Bavarian goals were scored in the first period, with the opening goal in the 12th minute on a shot by Sara Däbritz 25 meters, released by Swiss goalkeeper Elvira Herzog. At the half-hour mark, we find the German midfielder on the second goal of the evening. Däbritz center right for Dominika Skorvankova who sends the ball to the back of the net (31st, 0-2).

Also in the 1 / 8th finals, Lillestrom was held in check (1-1) in Norway by Brondby, Juve's defender in the previous round. The final meeting of these first leg matches will take place tomorrow in Sweden with the meeting Rosengard - Slavia Prague.

Photo: VfL Wolfsburg

Champions League (UWCL - 1 / 8e finals) - Results / Program
Wednesday, October 17th
FC Zurich (SUI) - Bayern Munich (ALL): 0-2

VfL Wolfsburg (GER) - Atletico Madrid (ESP): 4-0

Ajax Amsterdam (P-B) - Olympique Lyonnais (FRA): 0-4 [The complete summary of the match]

Barcelona FC (ESP) - Glasgow City (ECO): 5-0

Linköpings FC (SUE) - Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) [The complete summary of the match]

Chelsea FC (ANG) - Fiorentina (ITA): 1-0

LSK Kvinner (NOR) - Brondby IF (DAN): 1-1

Thursday 18th (19h)
FC Rosengard (SWE) - Slavia Prague (RTC)

Hichem Djemai & Dounia MESLI