Women’s Champions League final: FC Barcelona vs Olympique Lyonnais — how to watch live
The most anticipated clash in women’s club football arrives this Saturday as FC Barcelona and Olympique Lyonnais face off in the decisive match of the UEFA Women’s Champions League at Oslo’s Ullevaal Stadion. This marks their fourth meeting in a continental final, setting the stage for a historic showdown between two of Europe’s powerhouses.
Match details
- Date: Saturday, May 23
- Time: 18:00 CET
- Venue: Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo
Where to watch the final live
The Women’s Champions League final will be available on multiple platforms:
- Free-to-air: La Chaîne L’Équipe (France)
- Streaming: Disney+ (available across Europe)
Team form and stakes
This season has been nothing short of spectacular for both sides. The Catalan giants, under Pere Romeu, have maintained an unblemished record throughout the campaign, already securing the Spanish league title and Copa de la Reina. A victory in Oslo would give them a fourth Women’s Champions League title.
Meanwhile, Olympique Lyonnais continue to defy expectations. Despite a rocky path including close calls against Wolfsburg and Arsenal in knockout stages, the French side arrives as determined as ever. Already crowned Coupe de France winners, the Rhodaniennes are hunting for their eighth Champions League crown, a record that underscores their dominance in women’s football.
The stakes are equally high off the pitch. For OL, a triumph would cement their legacy as the most successful club in European women’s football history, while Barcelona’s win would signal a new era of dominance under Romeu’s leadership.
Key players to watch
Both squads boast world-class talent. For Barcelona, keep an eye on Aitana Bonmatí, the reigning Ballon d’Or winner, whose creativity and goal threat have been instrumental this season. On the Lyon side, Wendie Renard remains a defensive rock, while Marie-Antoinette Katoto offers lethal attacking options.
History between the sides
FC Barcelona and Olympique Lyonnais have met three times previously in European finals, with Lyon prevailing in two of those encounters. This history adds an extra layer of intensity to what promises to be a fiercely contested final.