The Women’s Champions League is set to witness a spectacular showdown as Barcelona Women prepare to host Brann Women at the Estadi Johan Cruyff on the 28th of March, 2024.
With both teams gearing up for the second leg of the quarter-finals, the stage is set for a battle of prowess, strategy, and sheer willpower. Barcelona, the reigning European champions, currently hold a slender advantage with a 2-1 lead from the first leg, setting the tone for an electrifying match.
Current Form
Barcelona Women’s Current Form
Barcelona Women have displayed formidable form this season, marching unbeaten across competitions.
Fresh off a comprehensive 3-0 victory against arch-rivals Real Madrid, the Catalan giants are on a seven-match winning spree, boasting an impressive tally of 26 goals scored while conceding a mere three.
This run of victories, combined with their historical home strength—having not suffered a home defeat in five years—paints Barcelona as the clear favourites entering the clash.
Brann Women’s Current Form
Conversely, Brann Women have carved their path to the quarter-finals with a commendable second-place finish in their Champions League group stage debut.
Despite a heart-wrenching 2-1 loss in the first leg against Barcelona, the Norwegian outfit’s resilience and ability to challenge European heavyweights is evident.
With no fixture over the weekend, Brann had ample time to regroup and strategise for the monumental task of overturning the deficit against a side as seasoned as Barcelona.
Team News
Barcelona Women Team News
Barcelona’s lineup might witness some changes due to the absence of goalkeeper Gemma Font and defenders Mapi Leon and Jana Fernandez.
However, the expected return of Lucy Bronze and Mariona Caldentey could bolster the squad’s depth and versatility.
Caroline Graham Hansen, riding high on a goalscoring streak, will be a crucial figure in Barcelona’s attack.
Brann Women Team News
On the other side, Brann will be without Nanne Ruskanen and Rikke…
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Author : editors@footballcritic.com (Jake Skudder)
Publish date : 2024-03-27 09:24:50
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