Arsenal v Barcelona: Women’s Champions League final match preview
Arsenal look to win their second Women’s Champions League final in Lisbon while Barcelona hope to continue their dominance.
The Catalans have won the past two finals, and three of the last four and pose the Gunners a mighty threat.
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But Arsenal – the only English side to lift the trophy – were hugely impressive in beating Lyon in the semis and fancy their chances of more glory.
Arsenal v Barcelona: Women’s Champions League final team news
Former Barca star Mariona Caldentey is a key player for Arsenal now and will play her part in what should be an enthralling final.
Goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar is doubtful though as she struggles for fitness so Manuela Zinsberger could start.
Barca are without Portuguese Kika Nazareth but Esmee Brugts and Claudia Pina are both hoping to start.
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Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati and Caroline Graham Hansen are fit and firing.
Arsenal v Barcelona: Women’s Champions League final expected line-ups
Arsenal: Zinsberger; Fox, Williamson, Catley, McCabe; Maanum, Little, Caldentey; Kelly, Foord; Russo
Barcelona: Coll; Batlle, Paredes, Leon, Brugts; Bonmati, Guijarro, Putellas; Graham Hansen, Pina, Pajor
How to watch Arsenal v Barcelona: Women’s Champions League final
The match is broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and DAZN and can be streamed on discovery+ and the DAZN app.
Prediction
Arsenal have moved mountains to reach the final but will have their toughest ask yet against the best team in Europe. It is one they will struggle to answer so expect Barca to come home with yet another trophy.
Arsenal 1-3 Barcelona
