Arsenal vs Barcelona LIVE: Women’s Champions League final builds up to kick-off – UK Times

Arsenal could line up exactly how they did in the 4-1 win at Lyon in the semi-final second leg. Leah Williamson leads the defence and Steph Catley has emerged as her centre-back partner this season, with Emily Fox and Katie McCabe at full-back.

Mariona Caldentey has been influential from a deeper midfield position alongside captain Kim Little, with Frida Maanum allowed to roam further forward. On the wings, Arsenal carry pace and danger in Chloe Kelly and Caitlin Foord, while striker Alessia Russo has seven Champions League goals this season, level with Caldentey.

The only question comes down to goalkeeper. Daphne van Domselaar is available but has not played in Arsenal’s last three games due to injury.

Kick-off in Lisbon is at 5pm BST (UK time ) on Saturday 24 May. The final will be staged at the Estádio José Alvalade, the home of Sporting Lisbon.

It will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 and on Discovery+, where a live stream will be available for TNT Sports customers.

Arsenal host holders Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League final in Lisbon as the Gunners look to win their first European crown since 2007 against the world’s best team.

Arsenal returned to the final for the first time in 18 years as they defeated eight-time winners Lyon in the semi-finals, and they remain the last English team to win the competition.

They will face the serial winners in Lisbon, with Barcelona appearing in their fifth final in a row and looking to complete a hat-trick of Champions League titles on the spin.

Barcelona, who are led by Ballon d’Or holder Aitana Bonmati, thrashed English champions Chelsea in the semi-finals and will come into the final as clear favourites.

But Arsenal have risen to the occasion under Renee Slegers this season, and will look to former Barcelona star Mariona Caldentey to provide inspiration against her old team.