As the French coach of Lyon, Sonia Bompastor is determined to lead her team to victory in the upcoming Women’s Champions League match against Barcelona. Despite facing a formidable opponent, Bompastor remains confident that Lyon will emerge victorious and maintain their status as the best team in the world in terms of success.
Lyon’s legacy has been built on their dominance in European competition, with eight Champions League titles under their belt. However, this dominance has come under threat from Barcelona, who have reached four finals in the past five years. Although Lyon has never lost to Barcelona in four encounters, including in the 2019 and 2022 finals, Bompastor is fully focused on securing a victory this time around.
Bompastor confirmed that star striker Ada Hegerberg is fit to play in the final after recovering from injury. She praised Hegerberg’s abilities and mental strength, emphasizing her importance to the team’s success. With some injury concerns, including Griedge Mbock Bathy available and Eugenie Le Sommer out of the game, Lyon is determined to showcase their strength as a collective unit.
Captain Wendie Renard downplayed any notion of a rivalry between Lyon and Barcelona, emphasizing that both teams share a common goal of winning games. Renard, an experienced player who has made 100 appearances in the Champions League, highlighted the evolution of both teams and their respective strengths. While acknowledging Barcelona’s improvements over time, Renard emphasized that Lyon has also evolved over the seasons into a formidable opponent for any team.
In conclusion, Sonia Bompastor remains confident that Lyon will emerge victorious against Barcelona in the upcoming Women’s Champions League match. With star players such as Ada Hegerberg leading the charge and renewed focus on teamwork and collective strength among its players
