Barcelona arrives as the tournament’s in-form side, having reached six consecutive finals and remaining unbeaten throughout their campaign. Under Pere Romeu, the Blaugranas have already secured the domestic league and Cup titles, and now stand on the brink of a historic quadruple by adding the Champions League to their collection.

Lyon, though, are no pushovers. The French side has clawed their way to this final through a series of intense battles, including a dramatic quarter-final victory over Wolfsburg (0-1, 4-0) and a nerve-wracking semi-final against Arsenal (1-2, 3-1) that required a dramatic comeback in the second leg. Fresh from lifting the Coupe de France, the Rhodaniens arrive in Oslo with ambitions of completing a domestic double and adding another European crown to their storied history.

For Barcelona, the prize is even greater: a fourth Champions League title would cement their status as the competition’s most successful modern-era side. With a squad brimming with world-class talent and a tactical masterclass under Romeu, the Catalans are favorites to make history once again.