Women’s Champions League: Barcelona and Lyon face fierce competition | OneFootball

Barcelona, the holders, and last season’s beaten finalists Lyon start among the favourites for the Women’s Champions League, which begins on Tuesday. Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are also in the frame.

According to Le Progres, the tournament now enters the second year of its revamped format. The question remains who can take the crown from Barcelona, with the Catalans themselves foremost among the contenders.

On 23 May in Oslo, the Spanish champions pulled clear after half-time to beat Lyon 4-0 and lift the fourth Champions League title in their history. Lyon endured that painful outcome and vowed to return stronger.

England’s leading trio are jostling for position, while Bayern are keeping a low profile. The chasing pack points to fierce competition.

Lyon’s summer business has been notably well handled.

Source: Le Progres

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