Women’s Champions League round-up: Barcelona stay perfect with win over Leuven

Barca extended their winning start to the league phase to three matches, having scored 14 times and conceded just once, but they endured a frustrating first half against their Belgian opponents at Estadi Johan Cruyff.

The hosts eventually found the breakthrough on the stroke of half-time when Alexia Putellas slotted home from the penalty spot.

A Kim Everaerts own goal extended their lead in the 56th minute before Irene Paredes nodded home from Mapi Leon’s corner.

Barca are top of the standings on goal difference from both Lyon and Manchester United, the only other two teams with a 100 per cent record.

Juventus returned to winning ways in the competition after coming from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1.

Looking to bounce back from defeat to Bayern Munich last time out, Juve fell behind in the 39th minute when Amaiur Sarriegi fired home for Atletico.

However, Emma Stolen Godo responded in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage-time before Barbara Bonansea scored what proved to be the winner 11 minutes into the second period.

A second win moved Juve into the top eight and a second successive defeat saw Atletico slip into 10th.

Twente and Benfica’s wait for a first Champions League win continues after they settled for a 1-1 draw.

Cristina Martin-Prieto opened the scoring in the 62nd minute, but Lynn Groenewegen replied for the Dutch side just seven minutes later.