Manchester United were given a demonstration of what it takes to be Europe's best on Wednesday night - but manager Marc Skinner hopes his side will learn from it.
Lyon, the record eight-time Women's Champions League winners, were far superior in their 3-0 win at Leigh Sports Village.
No shots on target, and a single touch in the opposition box in a difficult first half, it was a humbling night for United, who are competing in their first European main draw.
But Skinner, whose side had already secured a play-off spot for the knockout stage, said: "I am proud of the players. There was a lot of learning. Every one of our biggest defeats, we will always come back better.
"These players are maxing. You don't want to lose a game but you have to learn from it. It feels horrible but you have to live within the performance parameters.
"We have already qualified. That was a goal of ours, it must be a goal of ours at Manchester United to go through."