The footballers of VfL Wolfsburg meet FC Barcelona in Eindhoven on Saturday. 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.
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
