It’s a clash of titans in Lisbon as Arsenal take on defending champions Barcelona in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final.
The Gunners have made a habit of defying the odds this season, battling back from first-leg defeats in both the quarter-finals and semi-finals to book their spot in the showpiece match. Under Renee Slegers, Arsenal have rediscovered their grit and flair. While their journey has been unpredictable, it’s also made them the team no one wants to write off.
Barcelona, on the other hand, are chasing their third straight European title, and possibly a historic quadruple. They dismantled Chelsea in the semi-finals with ruthless attacking efficiency, averaging over four goals a game in the competition. This is a side with generational talents like Alexia Putellas, and the experience of five consecutive UWCL finals.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Arsenal vs. Barcelona live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Women's Champions League final in the UK:
TV channel: TNT Sports
Live stream: DAZN, YouTube
This match is available for live TV broadcast in the UK on TNT Sports. Streaming options are available on DAZN, which is the home of women’s European football.
Women's Champions League matches will be shown live on DAZN's YouTube channel as well.
What time does Arsenal vs. Barcelona kick off?
The Women's Champions League final takes place at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal and kicks off on Saturday, May 24 at 5:00 p.m. local time.
That translates to 5:00 p.m. BST in the UK.
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Arsenal vs. Barcelona predicted lineups, team news
Arsenal head into the final with a few injury concerns, most notably goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar, who has missed the last three matches and remains a doubt. If she is unavailable, Austria's Manuela Zinsberger will continue in goal.
Defender Katie Reid and forward Lina Hurtig are also potential absentees. All eyes will be on Mariona Caldentey, facing her former club, as the Spanish forward looks to build on her strong scoring form, seven goals in the UWCL main draw and four in her last five games.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-2-1, right to left): Zinsberger (GK) — Fox, Williamson, Catley, McCabe — Maanum, Little, Caldentey — Kelly, Foord — Russo.
Injured: van Domselaar, Reid, Hurtig
Suspended: None
Barcelona, meanwhile, are without Portuguese playmaker Kika Nazareth, who remains sidelined with an ankle injury sustained in March. However, they have no shortage of firepower, with Esmee Brugts and Claudia Pina pushing for starting roles after scoring in a 6-0 win over Athletic Club.
Up front, Ewa Pajor is in red-hot form, having scored braces in each of her last three games and racking up 42 goals this season, which could be a major threat to Arsenal’s backline in Saturday’s showdown.
Barcelona predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Coll (GK) — Batlle, Paredes, Leon, Brugts — Bonmati, Guijarro, Putellas — Hansen, Pina, Pajor.
Injured: Nazareth
Suspended: None