Barcelona Femení will aim to retain their European crown in a high-stakes clash against Olympique Lyonnais Féminin, who are chasing a record-extending eighth UEFA Women’s Champions League title.
Match Details:
- Date: Saturday, May 21, 2022
- Time: 7:00 pm CET
- Competition: UEFA Women’s Champions League
- Round: Final
- Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy
- Referee: Lina Lehtovaara (FIN)
- VAR: Tiago Martins (POR)
How to watch:
- TV: DAZN
- Online: YouTube
Overview:
This year’s UEFA Women’s Champions League final will rekindle a fierce rivalry as Barcelona Femení face Olympique Lyonnais Féminin in a rematch of the 2019 Budapest final, where Lyon triumphed with a commanding 4-1 victory. Barcelona will look to avenge that loss and solidify their position as Europe’s elite.
Barcelona Femení enter the final as the defending champions after a dominant 4-0 win over Chelsea in last year’s showpiece event, which marked their first European triumph. Their flawless domestic campaign this season makes them the favorites to claim back-to-back titles, but Lyon’s pedigree in this competition ensures it will be no easy feat.
This will be the fifth encounter between the two teams, with Lyon winning all previous matches, including a friendly in August 2021. Barcelona Femení, however, have significantly evolved since those encounters, showcasing an unparalleled blend of talent, depth, and determination.
Form and Key Stats:
FC Barcelona Femení
- Last 5 Games (All Competitions): W-L-W-W-W
- Atlético Madrid 1-2 Barcelona Femení | Primera División
- Rayo Vallecano 1-6 Barcelona Femení | Primera División
- Sevilla 1-5 Barcelona Femení | Primera División
- Barcelona Femení 0-2 Wolfsburg | UWCL Semi-Final 2nd Leg
- Wolfsburg 1-5 Barcelona Femení | UWCL Semi-Final 1st Leg
- Current Standing: 1st in Primera División
Barcelona Femení have been utterly dominant this season, winning all 30 domestic league matches, scoring an incredible 148 goals, and conceding just 11. Their depth is highlighted by the fact that 31 players featured in the campaign, with 20 different goal scorers.
Olympique Lyonnais Féminin
- Last 5 Games (All Competitions): W-W-W-W-W
- Paris FC 0-2 Lyon | Division 1 Féminine
- PSG 1-2 Lyon | UWCL Semi-Final 2nd Leg
- PSG 2-3 Lyon | UWCL Semi-Final 1st Leg
- Fleury 1-2 Lyon | Division 1 Féminine
- Guingamp 0-2 Lyon | Division 1 Féminine
- Current Standing: 1st in Division 1 Féminine
Olympique Lyonnais Féminin remain the benchmark for excellence in women’s football, boasting seven Champions League titles and an unbeaten Division 1 Féminine campaign this season. Their resilience and winning mentality have kept them at the top for over a decade.
Potential Lineups:
FC Barcelona Femení (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Sandra Paños
- Defenders: Marta Torrejón, Irene Paredes, Mapi León, Fridolina Rolfö
- Midfielders: Aitana Bonmatí, Patri Guijarro, Alexia Putellas
- Forwards: Caroline Graham Hansen, Jenni Hermoso, Ana-Maria Crnogorčević
A Clash of Titans:
This final promises to be a spectacle between two teams unaccustomed to losing. Barcelona Femení have been rewriting the narrative of dominance in European football, while Lyonnais Féminin are eager to reclaim their throne.
Lyonnais Féminin’s experience and perfect record against Barcelona give them an edge in history, but the Spanish side’s remarkable form and hunger for success make them formidable contenders. This game is likely to be much tighter than last year’s final, with both teams possessing the firepower and tactical acumen to tilt the scales in their favor.
Will Barcelona Femení retain their crown and solidify a new era of dominance, or will Lyonnais Féminin reassert their supremacy with a record-breaking eighth title? All eyes will be on Turin for what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Visca Barça!