UWCL Star Power Index: Lily Yohannes shines against Inter Milan; Alessia Russo carries Arsenal

The day delivered plenty of upsets and drama in UWCL, but which players really stood out, for better or worse? Welcome to the UWCL Star Power Index — a look at players who are generating buzz around the UEFA Women's Champions League. Here we will highlight players who have made an impact on games, positive or otherwise. Buzz can come in all kinds of ways, and that means that players on this list are getting attention for one reason or another. This is not a ranking. The players listed are in no specific order; they're just driving the conversation around the game in their own way. If you're following along, you can check out our previous Star Power Index Among a handful of U.S.
women's national team players currently injured or benched with clubs active in the Champions League, there is a player who shines just a bit brighter at the moment. OL Lyonnes midfielder Lily Yohannes is back in the Star Power Index after a stellar performance against Inter Milan. She was part of a midfield trio alongside Melchie Dumornay and Damaris Egurrola that dominated the middle third of the pitch against the tournament debutants. Shortly before the hour mark, Dumornay's attempt on goal had just been ruled out after a foul on the play, and the heads-up quick
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