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The footballers of VfL Wolfsburg meet FC Barcelona in Eindhoven today at 4 p.m. (full audio report in NDR Live Center). Who will win the Champions League final? How is the atmosphere in the city and in the stadium? Information and background information in the news blog at NDR.de.
“Water level message” from the Wolfsburg block
Stadium is filling up – half an hour until kick-off
The Eindhoven stadium is slowly filling up. There will be more than 34,000 fans today for the final of the Women’s Champions League, including around 4,000 VfL supporters.
Wolfsburg fans at the PSV stadium in Eindhoven.
Putellas initially on the Barcelona bench
Barcelona superstar Alexia Putellas first takes a seat on the bench. After tearing her cruciate ligament last summer, the striker is fit again, but was recently only substituted on.
Trellis for world footballer Alexia Putellas
Last injection of motivation from the Barcelona fans for their team around the two-time world soccer player Alexia Putellas.
Who will take the pot in Eindhoven?
“There’s that thing…” The object of desire. Who will lift the trophy in Eindhoven, Wolfsburg or Barcelona?
Wolfsburg line-up is here
“Home game” for three women from Wolfsburg: VfL is going into the final against Barcelona with three Dutch women. Lynn Wilms, Jill Roord and Dominique Janssen, who grew up 50 kilometers from Eindhoven, are in the starting XI.
“VfL Wolfsburg, olé” – fan march to the stadium
The Wolfsburg fans made their way through the city to the stadium.
“Always hungry” – The “wolves” are here
Alexandra Popp and Co. have arrived at the stadium. The team’s bus arrival is always a highlight for the fans cheering on their team.
Selfie marathon for VfL mascot “Wölfi”
Watch the final live on NDR
Two hours until kick-off. NDR broadcasts the finale live from 4 p.m. in a full audio report.
“Bring the pot home” – Greetings from Arnold, Kovac and Co.
VfL coach Niko Kovac, captain Maximilian Arnold or ex-star striker Grafite: they all keep their fingers crossed for the Wolfsburg footballers.
“Once Wolfsburg, always Wolfsburg”
The VfL fans hold against it …
Much ado about nothing? “Barca” fans celebrate in Eindhoven
FC Barcelona supporters are already in a good mood in Eindhoven.
“We want to get that a little greener”
Around 4,000 VfL supporters are expected to attend the final in Eindhoven, a good twice as many from Barcelona. Many Wolfsburg supporters are already there and “want to make this a little greener”…
VfL coach Stroot optimistic
Wolfsburg’s coach Tommy Stroot calculates something in the final against Barcelona.
VfL fans on the way to Eindhoven
Fan support for the Wolfsburg women is on the way…
Wolfsburg for the sixth time in the Champions League final
The “wolves” are in the final of the premier class for the sixth time. VfL won the title in 2013 and 2014. In 2016, 2018 and 2020 he lost to Olympique Lyon.
Alexandra Popp – the Barca expert
The focus of the game is the Wolfsburg attacker Alexandra Popp and Barcelona’s top player Alexia Putellas.
VfL women: “Underdog” wants to reach for the stars
Wolfsburg go into the game in Eindhoven as underdogs. Nevertheless, the team is optimistic that there will be an upset against FC Barcelona.
VfL squad complete
VfL trainer Tommy Stroot can draw on the full range of personnel against the star ensemble of FC Barcelona. “We have the entire squad fit. That’s very special, few teams can say that about themselves in a final,” explained the 34-year-old before the showdown on Saturday in Eindhoven.
Putellas ready for the starting XI
World footballer Alexia Putellas from FC Barcelona feels ready to start. “I feel 100 percent fit,” said the offensive player, who tore a cruciate ligament a year ago.
Semi-final against Barcelona a year ago
Last season, Wolfsburg and Barcelona met in the semifinals. Barca comfortably won the first leg 5-1 in front of more than 90,000 fans at the Camp Nou. In the second leg, VfL managed a 2-0 win – not enough to qualify for the final.
Ten years ago: Wolfsburg got the triple
In 2013, the VfL soccer team celebrated the most successful season in their club’s history. Among other things, the Champions League victory was achieved with a sensational success against Lyon.
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Hello Lower Saxony | 06/03/2023 | 19:30 o’clock
