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Football: Olympique Lyonnais players face FC Barcelona in the Champions League final
The Olympique Lyonnais women’s football team faces FC Barcelona in the Champions League final on Saturday May 25 in Bilbao. A clash between the two clubs which have dominated European football in recent years.
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The Olympique Lyonnais women’s football team faces FC Barcelona in the Champions League final on Saturday May 25 in Bilbao. A clash between the two clubs which have dominated European football in recent years.
The Bilbao stadium (Spain) is ready for the final. On the evening of Saturday May 25, the players of Olympique Lyonnais, in search of a ninth coronation, will face Barcelona, the title holders. The poster is usual, but the moment is unique. “It’s a team with a great track record. I have a lot of respect for them”commented Aitana Bonmati, FC Barcelona midfielder.
Facing Barca, led by the two Golden Balls Bonmati and Putellas, OL captain Wendie Renard is preparing for a difficult final, but remains confident. “They are world-class players, so we know what to expect, players capable of eliminating. It’s a collective that likes to get the upper hand on its opponent, but we have our strengths. Collectively, we are ready”, she confided at a press conference. A ninth coronation against the Catalans would bring the Lyonnaises a little further into football legend.
