Barça Beat Bayern Munich to Face OL Lyonnes in Women’s Champions League Final
- FC Barcelona Femení have secured a place in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final after defeating Bayern Munich in the second leg of the semi-finals on May 3,...
- The result follows a tightly contested first leg played on April 25, 2026, at the Allianz Arena, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
- The decisive second leg took place at the Spotify Camp Nou, where Barcelona utilized their home advantage to overcome the German side.
FC Barcelona Femení have secured a place in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final after defeating Bayern Munich in the second leg of the semi-finals on May 3, 2026. The victory ensures the Catalan side will face OL Lyonnes in the championship match.
The result follows a tightly contested first leg played on April 25, 2026, at the Allianz Arena, which ended in a 1-1 draw. In that opening encounter, Ewa Pajor scored early for Barcelona, while Bayern Munich managed to equalize later in the match. The first leg was characterized by high intensity and disciplinary volatility, including red cards and the sending off of Barcelona coach José Barcala in the closing stages.
Return to Camp Nou
The decisive second leg took place at the Spotify Camp Nou, where Barcelona utilized their home advantage to overcome the German side. According to reporting from L’Équipe and Foot Mercato, Barcelona maintained control over the match to eliminate Bayern Munich and progress to the final.
The return to the Spotify Camp Nou carried significant symbolic weight for the team, following a previous appearance at the venue on April 2, 2026. The match was scheduled for a 4:30 p.m. CET kick-off, positioning the semi-final as a centerpiece of the tournament’s knockout stage.
Path to the Final
Barcelona’s journey to the final included a dominant performance in the quarter-finals, where they routed Real Madrid 6-0. In that match, Caroline Graham Hansen scored twice, with goals also contributed by Alexia Putellas, Irene Paredes, Ewa Pajor, and Esmee Brugts.
By reaching the final, Barcelona continues its streak of deep runs in the competition, having previously reached a record-extending eighth straight semi-final. They now prepare to face OL Lyonnes, who progressed through their own semi-final pairing against Arsenal.
The upcoming final will determine the champion of the 2025-2026 season, pitting two of the most successful programs in women’s club football against one another.