Women's Champions League final: Wolfsburg stun holders Lyons at Stamford Bridge

Friday 24 May 2013 06:40 EDT

Wolfsburg players celebrate with the trophy after winning the UEFA Women's Champions League final match between VfL Wolfsburg and Olympique Lyonnais (GETTY IMAGES)

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Wolfsburg won the Women's Champions League after beating the holders Lyons 1-0 in the final at Stamford Bridge.

Martina Müller's 74th-minute penalty proved decisive against the French side, who were playing their fourth consecutive final. The win completed the treble for Wolfsburg, who had previously been crowned German league and cup champions.

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