UEFA Women's Champions League LIVE: Lyon vs Brondby in UWCL round of 16 action

Thank you for following along this UWCL live blog. We will see you back here next week for the&nbsp;second leg fixtures.&nbsp; You can see the full UWCL match schedule <a href="https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/matches/#/rd/2001344/2" target="_blank">here</a>.

That's all for today!

In case you missed yesterday's highlight&nbsp;of the day. In Chelsea's 2-0 over Atletico Madrid, Anne Katrin-Berger made, not one, but TWO penalty saves to keep the 10-woman&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;side in the game. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> A super save from <a href="https://twitter.com/berger_ann?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Berger_Ann</a>! 🧤⛔️ <a href="https://t.co/qoQLtMd63o">pic.twitter.com/qoQLtMd63o</a> — Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFCW/status/1367505115083538432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Anne Katrin-Berger = brick wall 🧱

Here are all the UWCL scores across yesterday and today's first leg ties: FC Barcelona 4-0 Fortuna Hjorring Manchester City 3-0 ACF Fiorentina Rosengard 2-2 St. Polten VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 LSK Kvinner Chelsea 2-0 Atletico Madrid BIIK Kazygurt 1-6 Bayern Munich Lyon 2-0 Brondby PSG vs Sparta Praha (to be played)

Full round of 16 first leg recap!

Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle featured yesterday in Manchester City match up against ACF Fiorentina.&nbsp; The American duo shined off the bench, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/uswnt-mewis-lavelle-champions-league-highlight-man-city/usgbi6d15f341piydvuqedamx" target="_blank">read the full story here on Goal.</a>

USWNT duo highlight Man City's depth 🇺🇸

After quarantine restrictions in the Czech side, the fixture between PSG and Sparta Praha was forced to be postponed.&nbsp; The first leg will be played on Tuesday, March 9.&nbsp;

PSG take on Sparta Praha

Marginal advantage for Lyon in this first leg against a hard working Brondby side. After a crossbar in just the sixth minute, the Danish side have only impressed against the seven-time UWCL winners. Lyon&nbsp;undoubtly dominanted the match, but struggled breaking through a sound Brondby team. It wasn't until the 93rd minute that Lyon was able to double their advantage.&nbsp; The French side will be happy to go to Denmark next week with a two goal cushion.

FT: Lyon 2-0 Brondby

Lyon double their advantage in the dying seconds of the match through Melvine Malard. The French striker gets an easy tap right in front of the goal, hard for her to miss that one.

GOAL 🔴🔵

With just five minutes left to go in this first leg encounter, Lyon have managed 19 attempts on goal to Brondby's one. Brondby kept Lyon in check with a sound and organised defensive display, with moments of promising attack.&nbsp; The second leg in Denmark should be good!

Dominance in numbers for Lyon

Amel Majri's curling effort hits the woodwork in the 72nd minute The French winger took on two Brondby defenders and got onto her favourite left foot, but only managed to hit the top of the goal.&nbsp;

Crossbar!! 

Eugenie Le Sommer comes on for USWNT striker, Catarina Macario.&nbsp; The 21-year-old Brazilian-American made her UWCL debut today with Lyon.&nbsp; Sara Bjork Gunnarsdottir also comes on to replace defender, Selma Bacha.&nbsp; 25 minutes left until the final whistle.&nbsp;

Macario OFF

Lyon are comfortable with sitting back and letting the Danish move the ball around.&nbsp; Brondby have found themselves in promising positions but have failed to capitalise....so far. 30 minutes left to go in the match.&nbsp; Lyon 1-0 Brondby

Brondby showing potential on the attack

Here we goooo.&nbsp; Can Brondby get a goal against the champions??? <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 46' La seconde période débute ! 1-0 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OLBIF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OLBIF</a> <a href="https://t.co/7j7JMqsdvq">pic.twitter.com/7j7JMqsdvq</a> — OL Féminin (@OLfeminin) <a href="https://twitter.com/OLfeminin/status/1367506271637807106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Second half under way!

The French giants only have a narrow margin over Brondby after an entertaining first half. Brondby hit the crossbar six minutes into the match from a free kick, making the Danish side look promising.&nbsp; It took Lyon 30 minutes to make a break through against the sound Brondby defence. Nikita Parris headed home a Amel Majri cross swung brilliant into the box from the right wing. Let's see what the second half will bring.&nbsp;

HT ⏸️  : Lyon 1-0 Brondby

After a bright start, the Danish have settled into a more defensive game with rare attacks.&nbsp; Lyon have kept Brondby pinned in their own half since opening the score looking to double their lead before the first half whistle.&nbsp;

Brondby are being pinned back

Nikita Parris opens the scoring for Lyon 30 minutes into the match.&nbsp; After Brondby cleared a Lyon attemped on goal from the line, Amel Majri put in a floating cross for Parris to head home.&nbsp; Lyon 1-0 Brondby <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 30' GGGGGGGOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLL<a href="https://twitter.com/AmelMajri7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AmelMajri7</a> récupère un ballon dégagé par la défense danoise et centre dans la surface. <a href="https://twitter.com/lilkeets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lilkeets</a> dévie parfaitement de la tête pour ouvrir le score ! 1-0 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OLBIF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OLBIF</a> <a href="https://t.co/hV7qozBnml">pic.twitter.com/hV7qozBnml</a> — OL Féminin (@OLfeminin) <a href="https://twitter.com/OLfeminin/status/1367498431988699138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

GOAL!

Lyon's biggest threat has been speed from their wingers who&nbsp;like to take&nbsp;on defenders and get&nbsp;crosses into the box. But the Danish side are holding their ground firmly. The critical questions is, how long will this stay goalless?&nbsp;

Promising on the wings

The UWCL champions are growing frustrated after probably expecting an easier match against their Danish rivals. Brondby have done their research and are defending really well, most importantly&nbsp;keeping Wendie Renard quiet&nbsp;on set pieces. Lyon are struggling to find a break through.&nbsp;

Lyon dominating but Brondby defending well

Mille Gejl broke through the Lyon defence and Wendie Renard was forced to bring the Danish striker down just outside the box. Nanna Christiansen hits the crossbar from the resulting free kick. CLOSE one for the Danish, but Lyon are picking up pace now.&nbsp;

BRONDBY HITS THE CROSSBAR

The USWNT star nearly gets her first UWCL goal just three minutes in, but her shot was defelected well over the crossbar. Bright start for the French side.

Macario gets her first chance on goal

Let's see how Brondby get on against the seven-time UWCL champions&nbsp;👀

We have KO in France!

Here is a quick recap of yesterday's round of 16 action: FC Barcelona 4-0 Fortuna Hjorring Manchester City 3-0 ACF Fiorentina Rosengard 2-2 St. Polten VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 LSK Kvinner Chelsea 2-0 Atletico Madrid&nbsp; Second legs to be played next Wednesday (10/3) and Thursday (11/3) With the exception of PSG vs Sparta Praha that is being played on Tuesday (9/3) and Wednesday (17/3)

In case you missed it!

The Danish side is standing down against the UWCL champions coming out with a 4-4-2 formation.&nbsp; <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> En time til start her i Lyon, og cheftræner Per Nielsen har valgt følgende 11 til startopstillingen 💛💙 Se med kl. 16.00 på TV3 Max og Viaplay<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/br%C3%B8ndby?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#brøndby</a> <a href="https://t.co/2SbJ8ANc4g">pic.twitter.com/2SbJ8ANc4g</a> — Brøndby IF Women (@Brondbywomen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Brondbywomen/status/1367476187379994625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Brondby line-up 🟡

USWNT rising-star, Catarina Macario, is making her UWCL debut leading Lyon's attack against Brondby. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Le XI de départ lyonnais pour affronter <a href="https://twitter.com/Brondbywomen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Brondbywomen</a> ! 👊🔴🔵<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OLBIF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OLBIF</a> <a href="https://t.co/s17k2pvCde">pic.twitter.com/s17k2pvCde</a> — OL Féminin (@OLfeminin) <a href="https://twitter.com/OLfeminin/status/1367476047076347908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Lyon starting XI 🔴🔵

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Today's live blog focus is Lyon vs Brondby with KO at the top of the hour! But first, we have a recap of this morning's fixture between BIIK Kazygurt and Bayern Munich

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