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Barcelona Faces Lyon in Oslo Women's Final

5/23/2026

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Summary

Barcelona vs Lyon

Barcelona and Lyon will meet in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final on May 23, 2026 in Oslo.
It is their fourth meeting after Lyon won in 2019 and 2022 and Barcelona in 2024.
Lyon coach Jonatan Giráldez, a former Barcelona boss, faces his ex-assistant Pere Romeu, Barcelona’s manager.
The match will air on CBS Sports Network in the U.S., with Barcelona seeking a fourth title and Lyon a ninth.

Summary

Putellas Free Agent

The 2025-26 Women’s Champions League added an 18-team league phase, matching the men’s 36-team structure.
OL Lyon, now owned by American entrepreneur Michele Kang, was rebranded as OL Lyonnes last year.
Barcelona forward Aitana Bonmati returned from a broken leg but has not confirmed a starting role for the final.
Alexia Putellas will become a free agent after the season, leaving her contract status uncertain.

History

Historical Context

The UEFA Women’s Cup began in 2001-02, when 1. FFC Frankfurt won the inaugural edition. UEFA renamed it the Women’s Champions League in 2009, added runners-up from top leagues and introduced a group stage in 2021-22. That expansion led to the 2025-26 league-phase, ending in a record Oslo final where eight-time champion OL Lyon (owned by Michele Kang) faced Barcelona.

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Barcelona vs Lyon

Barcelona and Lyon will meet in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final on May 23, 2026 in Oslo.
It is their fourth meeting after Lyon won in 2019 and 2022 and Barcelona in 2024.
Lyon coach Jonatan Giráldez, a former Barcelona boss, faces his ex-assistant Pere Romeu, Barcelona’s manager.
The match will air on CBS Sports Network in the U.S., with Barcelona seeking a fourth title and Lyon a ninth.

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