When Barcelona take on Lyon in the women's Champions League final on Saturday, the Catalans will be out not only for revenge but also to cement their place as Europe's most dominant force.
The Catalan giants have reached the final for the fifth time in six seasons and are aiming to lift the trophy in Bilbao for the third occasion in four years.
Opponents Lyon are the record eight-time champions and defeated Barcelona in 2019 and 2022 finals – they have never lost against the Catalans across four matches.
"It's inevitable to think of (revenge) given the two finals we've lost against them," Barcelona midfielder Patri Guijarro told AFP and other media at their Johan Cruyff stadium ahead of the final.
"They are also the best team in Europe, the team that's won the Champions League the most... I think it's an attractive final, a great final, and hopefully it's third time lucky."
Barcelona and Lyon have shared the last eight Champions League trophies between them, and although nobody doubts the Catalans' quality, until they beat the French giants a feeling of unfinished business remains.
"Lyon will still be the best, they have eight Champions Leagues, it's incredible what they've done," acknowledged Guijarro.
"Lyon is Lyon, (their record) will never... well, not never – for now we can't change that, hopefully one day, but there's a long way to go."
Barcelona first faced Lyon in the quarterfinals back in 2018, losing the first leg 2-1 and the second leg 1-0, outclassed by an opponent that was at the time, at the peak of their power.
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