On Saturday, two giants of European women’s football will face off for glory, in search of the coveted UEFA Women’s Champions League crown. OL Lyonnes, a storied side with eight wins since 2011, takes on a newer juggernaut in Barcelona, which has won thrice since 2021.
Although the two sides have met before in this competition, this year’s matchup brings new stories and high stakes. Former U.S. women’s national team star and current CBS Sports analyst Kelley O’Hara spoke exclusively with Sports Illustrated, giving her top reasons to tune in to Saturday’s final.
