Wendie Renard names Barcelona as favorites for Champions League final
Lyon captain Wendie Renard has labeled Barcelona as the favorites ahead of Saturday's Champions League final, as teammate Ada Hegerberg looks forward to a special home game in Norway.
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Ahead of the Champions League final in Oslo, Lyon leaders Wendie Renard and Ada Hegerberg spoke to the media about their upcoming clash with Barcelona. This marks the 12th final appearance for the French club, while the Catalan side reaches this stage for the sixth consecutive year.
Wendie Renard, who will captain her side in the decisive match, acknowledged the quality of their opponents. Despite Lyon's extensive history in the competition, the captain views the Spanish side as the favorites given the competitive landscape of the last three seasons.
Barcelona are favorites. We are very humble because we know how far we have come. It is a great team with world-class players, but we also have a great group that knows how to bounce back. Wendie Renard
For Ada Hegerberg, the final holds extra significance as it takes place in her native Norway. The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner emphasized the importance of their collective effort and deep respect for the challenge ahead.
We have two of the best teams in Europe in this final. For me personally, being here in my home country with Wendie is something extraordinary. We are very serious about our work and will give everything to secure the title. Ada Hegerberg
This will be the fourth time the two sides meet in a Champions League final, with Lyon currently holding a 2-1 record in their previous head-to-head encounters in the competition's final stage.