As the dominant force in European women's football for the past few seasons, Lyon are gunning for a fifth successive Champions League title, but a ...
Lyon in training at a French ski resort last month. Their league season was cut short by the coronavirus outbreak. MADRID: As the dominant force in European women's football for the past few seasons, Lyon are gunning for a fifth successive Champions League title, but a two-city, straight knockout format in Spain could offer other clubs hope of a new name on the trophy.
Despite just two competitive outings since February, Lyon coach Jean-Luc Vasseur is confident his side can defend their European crown. However, Lyon are expected to be without Norwegian star Ada Hegerberg who is only six months removed from surgery on ruptured knee ligaments. The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner is the Champions League's all-time leading scorer with 53 goals.
"It's the same with the Euros or the World Cup - anything can happen. It's about the team that gets into the flow."ADVANTAGE GERMANY? In contrast, women's leagues in Spain and England were cut short, while football in France was cancelled after the government intervened. Scotland's season was called off after just one round of matches.
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