VfL Wolfsburg's women's team lost 0-2 to Real Madrid in the Champions League. Despite having an extra player for half the match, they dropped to fourth place in their group.
VfL Wolfsburg's women's football team faced Real Madrid in a tough Champions League game. Even though Wolfsburg had one more player on the field for half of the match, they lost 0-2. This loss moved them down to fourth place in their group, which is important for qualifying for the quarter-finals.
Maria Méndez scored the first goal for Real Madrid in the 19th minute with a strong header. Later, Linda Caicedo made the score 2-0 with a quick solo run and a smart shot past Wolfsburg's goalkeeper, Stina Johannes. Before halftime, Real Madrid's defender Lakrar got a yellow-red card, reducing their team to ten players. In stoppage time, another Real Madrid player was sent off with a red card.
Before this match, Wolfsburg had secured a place in the playoffs by winning against strong teams like Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United. They had been doing well in the group stage, but this recent defeat makes it harder for them to finish in the top four.
Wolfsburg has one more group stage match left. They will play at home against FC Chelsea on December 17 at 21:00. This game will be very important for their chances to advance in the tournament.
