Lyon players celebrate with the fans at the end of the women’s Champions League semifinal, second leg, soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyon nais at Parc des Princes, in Paris, Sunday, April 28, 2024. Lyon won 2-1 to advance to the final. BILBAO, Spain — Former Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg is expected to play for Lyon in Saturday’s Women’s Champions League final against Barcelona after recovering from an injury.
“Ada has resumed normal team training,” Bompastor said. “She could be available tomorrow. Everyone knows Ada’s talent, her quality as a player. Her experience is invaluable, and with the right mentality, anything is possible for Ada.” Hegerberg was in the squad in six of the record eight Women’s Champions League titles won by Lyon. She has five goals from six matches with the French side in this year’s competition and can become the first player to score in five Women’s Champions League finals.
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