Ten-Year Anniversary of Bristol Academy’s Champions League Victory Over Barcelona

This week marks the tenth anniversary of Bristol Academy’s (now Bristol City Women) unexpected Women’s Champions League triumph over Barcelona. In 2014, the then-Super League team, considered underdogs, defeated the Spanish champions with a 2-1 aggregate score across two legs, securing their place in the Champions League quarter-finals. This achievement remains one of the most significant moments in Bristol City Women’s history. Dave Edmondson, who managed Bristol Academy at the time, will appear as a guest on Monday’s “Sound of the City” broadcast by BBC Radio Bristol. He will reflect on the match from ten years prior. Additionally, the program will feature perspectives from two supporters regarding Bristol City’s recent away victory against Norwich City in the Championship and the current performance of Liam Manning’s team as they approach this week’s international break. “Sound of the City,” BBC Radio Bristol’s program focused on Bristol City, airs live every Monday at 18:00 GMT and is also available for catch-up on BBC Sounds. Further content includes Sandi Toksvig alongside Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Alan Davies. Opportunities to engage with music from artists like Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, and Katy Perry are also available. Ben Fogle and Kate Humble are scheduled to return for festive activities at Longleat Safari Park. Environmental discussions cover topics from microplastics in air, soil, and waterways to the extent of food waste at this time of year. This material is © 2024 BBC. The BBC states it is not responsible for the content of external sites and advises reading about its approach to external linking.