🔊 Can Barcelona clinch their third consecutive Champions League title? We'll find out this Saturday when Arsenal, for the first time in their history, attempt to secure Europe's most prestigious club trophy at Lisbon's Estádio José Alvalade. The season has unfolded differently for both teams. Let's explore how the final might play out and make some reasonable predictions for this landmark event.

Head-to-Head

📊 In 2021, the teams clashed in the Champions League group stage, where Barcelona convincingly defeated their opponent twice (4-0; 4-1). Both teams are showcasing impressive scoring abilities this season, making the final particularly intriguing. Considering the attacking style of play from both sides, a bet on over 3 goals seems like a well-founded prediction.

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Arsenal (W) Team Overview

🔴 The Gunners have booked their place in the Champions League final after defeating eight-time champions Lyon. In the first leg at the Emirates, the London side fell short (1-2), but in the return leg, they stunned everyone with a commanding victory over last season's finalists (4-1), securing their spot in the final.

🔗 Arsenal played their last match on May 10 in the final round of the English Super League. In a thrilling home game, the London team triumphed over Manchester United (4-3). As a result, Arsenal finished the season in second place, trailing Chelsea by 12 points.

Barcelona (W) Team Overview

🔵 The Catalans have advanced to the final, effortlessly dispatching the Women's Super League champions, Chelsea. Both the away and home legs ended with an identical scoreline of 4-1.

🔗 Barcelona head into the Champions League final in high spirits. They have clinched the Spanish league title for the tenth time, marking their sixth consecutive triumph. In the final round, which held no significance for the standings, they thrashed Athletic Bilbao 6-0 on home turf. Following the Champions League final, Barcelona face another crucial match—the Copa de la Reina final against Atlético Madrid. This presents them with a golden opportunity to secure a second consecutive quadruple, having already claimed the Spanish Super Cup and the league title.

Latest news

Arsenal (W)

🎙 Head coach Rene Slegers shared her thoughts ahead of the final against Barcelona: "We have a great deal of respect for Barcelona. Every player on their team is smart and technically gifted, so we're in for a real challenge. I believe we haven't faced an opponent of this caliber before—neither in the English league nor in the Champions League. We'll strive to cover as many game scenarios as possible in training and prepare for everything, including the psychological aspect."

🔝 It's worth noting that Rene Slegers has been nominated for the Women's Super League Coach of the Season award.

❌ The final might take place without first-choice goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar, who has suffered an ankle injury. It's also reported that Lina Hurtig, Amanda Ilestedt, and Teyah Goldie will leave the team after the final.

Barcelona (W)

🎙 Head coach Pere Romeu shared his thoughts ahead of the final: “What I love most is sitting in my office analyzing our next opponent's matches. This time it's Arsenal. I enjoy breaking down their play, key players, studying how they will prepare and what we can counter with. This work gives me a sense of calm and confidence. However, as the match approaches, a bit of nervousness sets in. I'm particularly excited that my family, siblings, and best friends will be attending the final. But I'm a humble person; I don't have my head in the clouds. I'll just enjoy the game. Having my loved ones there won't add any extra pressure. It's just business as usual for me.”

🔝 Recently, Barcelona's press office announced the extension of center-back Irene Paredes' contract until 2027.

❌ In the final, Barça will be without Francisca Nazareth, who has been sidelined for an extended period due to ligament damage in her left ankle.

⚽ Goal Predictions

⚽ Goal Predictions

Arsenal's women's team have netted 62 goals and conceded 26 across 22 rounds in the Women's Super League. This averages out to 2.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match. In the Champions League, the team has scored 25 goals in 10 matches (2.5 per game) while allowing 14 (1.4 per match).

The Catalans, in the Spanish league, have scored 128 goals over 30 matches (over 4 per game) and conceded just 16 (less than 1 per match). In the Champions League, Barcelona have found the back of the net 44 times (4.4 per game) and conceded only 7 (0.7 per match).

Given these statistics, a bet on Barcelona's individual total of over 2.5 goals seems a reasonable choice.

🚩 Corner Predictions

The Catalan club's players have taken 94 corners in their last 10 matches, averaging more than 9 set-pieces per game. It's logical to assume that they will dominate in the upcoming final as well, leading to a high number of corners. Therefore, we recommend considering a bet on Barcelona's individual total corners over 5.5.