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Barcelona Reach Sixth Straight Women’s Champions League Final as Aitana Bonmatí Returns

The three-time Ballon d'Or winner is back from a five-month fibula layoff, strengthening Barça for the Oslo final.

Overview

  • Barcelona booked a spot in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final with a 4-2 win over Bayern Munich at a full Camp Nou attended by 60,021 fans.
  • Aitana Bonmatí made her first appearance in five months after a fractured fibula and came on around the 70th minute to a loud ovation.
  • Bonmatí said the recovery was long and hard but called the return gratifying and vowed to keep pushing for more.
  • Alexia Putellas left the pitch in tears during a substitution, prompting media questions about her future without any official confirmation.
  • The win secures a sixth straight final and seventh in eight years for Barça, with Bonmatí’s availability adding depth as she builds match rhythm before Oslo.