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ESPN · May 21, 2026, 4:41 PM

Key takeaways

  • Eight-time winners OL Lyonnes face three-time winners and last year's finalists Barcelona after the pair overcame Arsenal and Bayern Munich respectively in the semifinals.
  • It's a rematch of the 2024 final that saw Barcelona beat OL Lyonnes 2-0 with goals from Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas, but what is going to be different this time around?
  • While their support at home in the semifinal against Arsenal was impressive, their away following at the Emirates left plenty to be desired.

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Eight-time winners OL Lyonnes face three-time winners and last year's finalists Barcelona after the pair overcame Arsenal and Bayern Munich respectively in the semifinals.

It's a rematch of the 2024 final that saw Barcelona beat OL Lyonnes 2-0 with goals from Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas, but what is going to be different this time around? And who will win?

I wouldn't expect a packed Lyonnes crowd in Oslo. While their support at home in the semifinal against Arsenal was impressive, their away following at the Emirates left plenty to be desired.

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