By SCM Sports Writer l Wednesday, Nov. 19.25
BONDOUFLE, FRANCE – The modest setting of Stade Robert Bobin provided the perfect backdrop for a powerhouse performance as Paris FC Women secured a vital 2-0 victory over Benfica in the UEFA Women’s Champions League last night.
While the behemoths of the Parisian football scene often grace the grand stages of the Parc des Princes, it was the 18,850-capacity stadium in Bondoufle, located in the southern suburbs, that witnessed Paris FC’s latest European success. And what a night it was for the home side!
The atmosphere at the Bobin was electric, a fervent crowd turning out to push their team towards a much-needed win.
The intimate venue, with its close proximity to the pitch, seemed to amplify the shouts and roars, creating a pressure cooker environment that the Portuguese visitors ultimately couldn’t handle.
Paris FC, playing with a fierce determination befitting their Champions League ambition, took control early on.
They capitalised on the home advantage, putting in a professional and disciplined shift to keep their UWCL hopes firmly alive.
Two well-worked goals – the first an absolute thunderbolt from outside the box and the second a clinical finish following a quick counter-attack – ensured the final score settled at Paris FC 2-0 Benfica.
For a club often overshadowed by their big-spending neighbours, this victory at a venue outside the glitz of the inner city is a huge statement.
It proves that heart and grit can triumph, and that the Stade Robert Bobin is a European fortress in the making.
Benfica, who came into the match looking for their first group phase win, left the pitch visibly dejected, their European hopes taking a serious knock. They will be keen to forget their night in Bondoufle as quickly as possible.
The result moves Paris FC up the Group table, a testament to the team’s ability to deliver when it matters most, especially on home turf. The Bobin faithful will be hoping for many more Champions League nights just like this one!
