The wait is finally over for OL Lyonnes, the most decorated team in UEFA Women’s Champions League history. After four seasons without lifting the trophy, the French giants are poised to reclaim their throne when they face FC Barcelone in the final this Saturday, May 23rd at 6 PM in Oslo. This clash of titans marks the seventh consecutive final appearance for Barcelona—three of which they’ve already won—while Lyon, despite their eight titles, has been held at bay since 2022.

a historic quadruple on the line for lyon

Under new coach Jonatan Giráldez, OL Lyonnes is chasing an unprecedented quadruple this season. With victories in the Coupe de la Ligue (March 14) and Coupe de France (May 10) already secured, the team now sets its sights on two more titles: the Champions League and the Arkema Division 1 Féminine championship, which awaits them on May 29 at Groupama Stadium against Paris FC.

The squad’s ambition is palpable, with players like Selma Bacha (25) emphasizing their hunger to send a message across Europe. “We set out to reach four finals—we did that. Now we need to win all four trophies. We want to prove we’re back, stronger than ever, and make the French people proud,” she declared. Captain Wendie Renard, the club’s most decorated player with 41 trophies, echoed the sentiment: “We’re making history here. But only the winners will be remembered.”

Melchie Dumornay (22), fresh off winning back-to-back Player of the Season awards, added: “This team has quality, talent, and fire. We want to show the world our evolution, our resilience, and outperform our last encounter with Barcelona.”

a norwegian homecoming for two lyon stars

The final in Oslo carries special meaning for two Lyon players: Ada Hegerberg and Ingrid Engen, both Norwegian internationals. Hegerberg, a Ballon d’Or winner in 2018, reflected on the emotional weight of playing in her home country: “It’s not as easy as it looks from the outside. The club’s DNA never fades, and returning here as a Lyon player is a privilege. We want to show our best—especially to inspire young Norwegians.”

Engen, who joined Lyon from Barcelona in summer 2025, shared similar sentiments: “Playing in Norway feels different. Ada and I carried a responsibility to make this happen—to bring this final to our nation, to our stadium, where we normally represent the national team.”

For Lyon supporters unable to travel, the city of Lyon will host a fan zone on Place des Terreaux, where the match will be broadcast live on a giant screen—a first for OL Lyonnes.