Key Highlights
- The final of the Women’s Champions League features Barcelona and OL Lyonnes.
- This is the fourth time these sides face each other in the competition finale with OL Lyonnes winning two out of three previous finals.
- Barcelona won 2-0 against OL Lyonnes in their last meeting, which was also a final in 2024.
- The final will be Alexia Putellas’ likely last game for Barcelona.
Barcelona’s Dominance and Confidence
Barcelona have made six successive finals and are the standout team of this season. They’ve won 10-2 against Real Madrid in the quarters and 4-2 on aggregate against Bayern Munich in the semis, without a loss.
They finished top of their group with superior goal difference despite not having their star player Alexia Putellas due to injury.
The OL Lyonnes Factor
OL Lyonnes have won the Women’s Champions League eight times and will be aiming for their ninth title. Their last victory was in 2022, but they needed extra time against Wolfsburg and a last-gasp winner against Arsenal to reach this final.
They are managed by Jonatan Giraldez, who previously led Barcelona to three UWCL titles.
The Final Match-up
This is a clash between the two best sides in Europe this season. They finished 1st and 2nd in the League Phase with Barcelona claiming top spot due to goal difference.
The final will be a showdown between experienced champions OL Lyonnes and the defending champion Barcelona, who are eager for redemption after their 1-0 defeat last year against Arsenal.
Final Thoughts
You might think this is new, but… it’s been four years since Barcelona last tasted victory in this final. OL Lyonnes will be confident from their last meeting, but Barça won’t go down without a fight.
The final promises to be an exciting battle of titans, with history on the line for both teams.
