Top 5 Goals: Women’s Champions League, Barclays Women’s Super League

This week’s list features a quintet of superstars who have all been incredible for both their club and country. Vivianne Miedema made her long-awaited return and dazzled in her debut. Lauren James scored a stunner. Caroline Graham Hansen was a genius, as usual. Olivia Schough showed why she is underrated, and Marie-Antoinette Katoto did something special. Here are all the incredible highlights from an amazing week of women’s soccer. Here are the Top 5 Goals from the Barclays Women’s Super League and the Women’s Champions League.

5. Lauren James – Chelsea

Lauren James. Sublime. 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/WYcDf29RPF

— Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) January 28, 2024

Lauren James is by far one of the best players in the FA WSL, week after week, she makes the impossible seem probable. Half of her goals almost seem like she’s not even at full speed like she’s outgrowing the league. This was as nonchalant as it can get. The cross comes into LJ with pace and bend, and what does James do? The superstar smacked it out of midair as if it was nothing, a one-time volley that flew into the top corner. Most players need at least a touch, Lauren James doesn’t need any, this was a special goal.

4. Caroline Graham Hansen – Barcelona

💥CAROLINE SMASH'EM HANSEN 💥

The Norwegian international finds that sweet spot under the crossbar for Barcelona's 5️⃣th goal!

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— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) January 28, 2024

Carolina Graham Hansen is becoming a fixture on our weekly list, every single week she’s scoring world class goals. Each week is a new opportunity to see how CGH can embarrass a defense and goalkeeper. This goal was no different, as she had little to no angle to shoot when in the box. The only place she could put the ball without the goalkeeper possibly touching it was the roof of the net. CGH’s accuracy is sublime. If given that much time and space, she’s shown that she can score from literally anywhere on the pitch.

3. Vivianne Miedema – Arsenal

Emily Fox’s work before the opener, game changer. pic.twitter.com/MEuWvaUQfM

— Laura Veen Comps Specialist (@veencomps) January 28, 2024

The women’s soccer world rejoiced with Vivianne Miedema returning from a long layoff due to injury. Miedema must’ve had some pent-up emotions because this strike felt like a release of what she was feeling up until that point. The ball was struck with venom and swerved in midair even though it was in the keeper’s vicinity. Watch as the goalie is completely overwhelmed by the power of the strike, and Miedema got her moment of redemption. This must’ve felt great for the Dutch superstar to come back with a bang.

2. Olivia Schough – FC Rosengård

Unbelievable finish Olivia Schough 😳💥 FC Rosengård are up!

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— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) January 25, 2024

Olivia Schough is a highly underrated Swedish international who has been one of the best in the Swedish league for a long time. The midfielder has spent most of her career in Sweden domestically, which also provides opportunities in the Women’s Champions League. FC Rosengård were taking on Benfica with the match deadlocked. Schough would break the tie with this stunner. Watch how Schough opened up her hips and got her foot around the ball. Then, it’s all about enjoying the flight of the ball as it continues to bend and find the side corner of the net. It’s an incredibly satisfying goal to watch, seeing that ball nestle perfectly into the net.

1. Marie-Antoinette Katoto – PSG

THAT IS SPECIAL! 😍

Marie-Antoinette Katoto with the spectacular finish! 🚲

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— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) January 24, 2024

Marie-Antoinette Katoto has been the lynchpin for PSG’s offense for the last few seasons, and she continues to be a seminal figure for the club. Katoto pulled off an incredible bicycle kick, and while it’s incredibly hard just to attempt one, it’s even harder to score after making contact. The French international made a great adjustment to the ball as it seemed to drift away from her. That prompted Katoto to go for the bicycle and redirect it into the net. It’s an amazing goal from an amazing player.

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