Barcelona and OL Lyoness are tied this Saturday in the Women’s Champions League final, held in Oslo. In a very balanced start, the French team gave the first scare with a disallowed goal by Heaps for offside as she was slightly ahead after catching a rebound from Cata Coll, who cleared a header from Renard. Barça was uncomfortable with the suffocating pressure and the opponent’s dominance, although they had up to two counterattack opportunities that Ewa Pajor could not capitalize on.
The blaugranas are seeking their fourth Champions League against the rival against whom they won their last continental trophy in 2024. They also want to get revenge for the final lost last season against Arsenal. Facing them is the team with the most titles in the competition (eight) and currently coached by former blaugrana coach Jonatan Giráldez. If Pere Romeu’s team conquers the Champions, they will complete a trophy sweep this season after winning the League, the Queen’s Cup, and the Spanish Super Cup, and will also equal Eintracht Frankfurt as the second team with the most Champions.
First half statistics
This was Heaps’ disallowed goal
One of Pajor’s chances
The first half of the final ends!
Much better the Giráldez team in this first half, which saw a goal by Heaps disallowed for offside. Barcelona, very uncomfortable under the relentless pressure of the opponent, could have scored with two counterattacks that Pajor failed to convert. The score remains 0-0.
Great save by Cata Coll!
Free kick shot by Bacha over the wall and Cata Coll flies to send the shot to a corner.
Another very clear chance for Pajor!
Barcelona countered very well with a good combination of passes and a great change of pace by Alexia. Pajor was slightly off-balance against Endler, but in a good position to shoot, and her shot hit the side netting.
Half an hour into the match and OL Lyoness does not ease up
The French dominate the first half hour of the match. They press very high to steal in the opponent’s half and are much closer to scoring. Barcelona tries to counterattack but cannot shake off the pressure.
OL Lyoness presses
The team coached by Jonatan Giráldez is very high up. Now it was Hegerberg who shot erratically and then Brand who tried a shot from a tight angle that ended in a corner kick.
Pajor almost scores!
Ball into space for the Polish player, who sees Endler advanced in a false exit by the Chilean goalkeeper and her shot over the top goes wide. Barcelona responds well. Great ball from Alexia behind the French defense.
DISALLOWED GOAL FOR HEAPS!
The American caught a rebound in the area after a save by Cata Coll to a header from Renard, but the play was reviewed by VAR and was disallowed. The score remains 0-0. Warning from OL Lyoness.
Alexia almost scores!
Cross from Graham Hansen from the right wing to the penalty spot, which the Barcelona midfielder shoots with her right foot very close to the post.
Very intense first minutes
Neither team is speculating as both want to mark territory and impose their game. Constant possession changes and tough tackles.
The final begins in Oslo!
OL Lyoness puts the ball in play.
The Barça players are warming up!
How both teams arrive at the match
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Jonatan Giráldez’s starting eleven is also out!
Only one change in Giráldez’s lineup: Becho comes in for Diani.
XI: Endler; Lawrence, Renard, Engen, Bacha; Dumornay, Heaps, Yohannes; Becho, Hegerberg and Brand.
Pere Romeu’s starting eleven is out!
Aitana Bonmatí, Claudia Pina, and Vicky López start on the bench. Graham Hansen returns to the starting lineup.
XI: Cata Coll; Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, Mapi León, Brugts; Patri Guijarro, Serrajordi, Alexia Putellas; Graham Hansen, Pajor, Paralluelo.
Good afternoon and welcome to the live coverage of the Women’s Champions League final between Barcelona and OL Lyoness!
The blaugranas are seeking their fourth Champions League in Oslo against the rival against whom they won their last continental trophy in 2024. They also want to get revenge for the final lost last season against Arsenal. Facing them is the team with the most titles in the competition (eight) and currently coached by former blaugrana coach Jonatan Giráldez.
