On Saturday 23 May in Oslo, at 19:00 Moscow time, the final of the UEFA Women's Champions League will kick off between Barcelona and OL Lyonnes. This will be their fourth meeting in the decisive match of the UEFA Women's Champions League: previously they contested the trophy in 2019, 2022 and 2024.
Barcelona (women)
If we focus on Barcelona separately, they will be playing in the final for the sixth season in a row. In the nine seasons of the UEFA Women's Champions League, the side have failed to reach the final pair only in two of the first three editions. This does not mean they cannot be beaten, although it is extremely difficult. This is not surprising, because the squad can call on the winner of the last three Ballon d'Or awards, Aitana Bonmatí.
OL Lyonnes (women)
They also have plenty of strengths and star players. To begin with, the French side have the advantage in these finals: they won in 2018/19 (4:1) and 2021/22 (3:1). Throughout this period Norwegian striker Ada Hegerberg has been leading the line for them, becoming the first female Ballon d'Or winner in 2018. In this season's UEFA Women's Champions League knockout stage, the side have not been troubled by narrow away defeats — in the second legs they more than made up the deficit.
Barcelona (women) vs OL Lyonnes (women) Prediction
Therefore there is no clear answer as to who will become champions. However, with this level of attacking talent on the pitch, we can expect plenty of goals. In addition, three of the last four meetings between the sides have produced four or more goals. It is worth backing at least three goals in this final.
