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When FC Barcelona and Arsenal battle for the Champions League title at 6 p.m. on Saturday on the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, the world stars of girls’s soccer may also face off. There will likely be no German gamers on the pitch—however loads of nationwide crew gamers from Spain and England. And a well-recognized face from the German Bundesliga may also play a really particular position.
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Within the UEFA Girls’s Champions League, Barcelona is aiming for his or her fourth title, which might be their third in a row. Of their one centesimal general match within the Champions League, the Spanish champions can as soon as once more show their dominance. The squad definitely has the standard, and head coach Pere Romeau will possible have the ability to name on all his stars on Saturday night. However his counterpart, Renée Slegers, additionally has loads of potential in her squad.
Assault: Objective Scorers Amongst Themselves
Alessia Russo (Arsenal): Within the Gunners’ assault, Alessia Russo is a key participant. She has had an impressive season with Arsenal and has additionally shone within the Champions League. Alongside midfielder Mariona Caldentey, she sits second within the prime scorers’ record with seven objectives and can as soon as once more lead the offense towards Barcelona. Together with her pace and talent on the ball, she will likely be a troublesome problem even for Barcelona’s sturdy protection.
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Claudia Pina (Barcelona): With ten objectives, Claudia Pina leads the Champions League prime scorers’ record, and it’s anticipated that she’ll need to add to her tally on Saturday night. She additionally scored twice towards Wolfsburg. Few anticipated the 23-year-old to shine so brightly this season. She seems unleashed on the pitch and scores from any place.
Ewa Pajor (Barcelona): That is Ewa Pajor’s first season with Barcelona, after a few years taking part in for VfL Wolfsburg. Despite the fact that she had already confirmed her goal-scoring talents there, she has taken it to a different degree this season. Within the Spanish league, she is Barcelona’s prime scorer. A complete of 43 objectives in 45 video games with Barca—a brand new document for the Polish striker.
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Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona): Collectively along with her former Wolfsburg teammate, Norwegian Caroline Graham Hansen stirs up loads of hassle within the Spanish assault. Together with her pace and willpower, she is tough for opponents to include. She was already a part of Barcelona’s first UWCL title win in 2021—she is aware of precisely what it takes in a ultimate.
Midfield: The Playmakers within the UWCL Last
Kim Little (Arsenal): She joined Arsenal as a youngster, shortly after the membership received its first and solely Champions League title. Since then, she has scored extra objectives in European competitors for Arsenal than some other participant. The previous striker now pulls the strings in midfield. Together with her expertise, she has established herself as a key playmaker who can arrange her teammates brilliantly.
Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal): For ten years, from 2014 to 2024, the Spanish worldwide referred to as FC Barcelona dwelling. Now, in her first season with Arsenal, she faces her former membership within the ultimate. The dynamic midfielder, who continuously modifications place and applies offensive strain, received the award for greatest participant within the English league and performed a vital position in getting Arsenal to the ultimate towards Barcelona.
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Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona): Like her teammate Alexia Putellas, she got here up by means of FC Barcelona’s youth academy and has developed into an indispensable determine over a few years. She is technically excellent and has wonderful imaginative and prescient. She works nicely defensively but additionally repeatedly reveals her goal-scoring instincts.
Alexia Putellas (Barcelona): Alexia Putellas is at the very least as technically expert. With nice ball management and exact passing, mixed with the power to learn the sport very nicely, she will arrange her teammates—or herself—completely. She additionally impresses again and again along with her willpower.
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Protection: Between Expertise and Shock
Emily Fox (Arsenal): American Emily Fox is taken into account among the finest right-backs on the earth. She isn’t solely a key participant in protection but additionally repeatedly makes shocking contributions in assault. She joined London in 2024 and has had a wonderful first Champions League season. She may make issues troublesome for Barcelona’s sturdy forwards.
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Irene Paredes (Barcelona): With all her expertise, Irene Paredes is an impressive defender. She isn’t solely sturdy in tackles but additionally masters increase play from the again. As a former nationwide crew captain, she additionally has nice management qualities and might information her teammates nicely.
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