Where to watch Juventus vs Lyon in the UEFA Women’s Champions League: line-up confirmed

The ball rolls this Wednesday for another electrifying clash in the UEFA Women’s Champions League league phase. Juventus Women and Lyon Women measure forces in Stadio Vittorio Pozzo, in Biella, Itália, with the starting whistle scheduled for 2:45 pm Brasília time. Italian As seek to surprise French favoritism at home, while the visitors arrive undefeated in the competition.

The clash promises intensity, as Lyon leads the group with nine points in three games, contrasting with the six of Juventus, which occupies seventh place. Ambas teams adopt a 4-3-3 formation, prioritizing quick transitions and high pressing.

• Juventus has two wins and one defeat in the Champions, with a positive goal difference.
• Lyon maintains a 100% record, scoring nine goals and conceding just one.
• Referee Olatz Rivera Olmedo commands the match, known for his strictness in tactical fouls.

Coach Massimiliano Canzi, from Juventus, adjusted the team after the 2-0 victory over Genoa in the Italian Serie A, aiming to explore the flanks against the Lyonnaise defense.

Initial formations revealed

The lineups were released hours before kickoff, confirming expectations of a balanced duel in midfield. For Juventus, Pauline Peyraud-Magnin guards the posts, with defense set up by Emma Kullberg, Mathilde Harviken, captain Cecilia Salvai and Estela Carbonell. No creation sector, Emma Stølen Godø, Arianna Caruso and Juventus0 set the pace, while the attack has Juventus1, Juventus2 and Juventus3 at the front.

On Lyon’s side, Christiane Endler takes over the goal, protected by Tarciane, Ingrid Syrstad Engen, captain Wendie Renard and Selma Bacha. Sandie Baltimore, Lena Gülden, Grace Geyoro and Delphine Cascarino form the midline, with Christiane Endler0, Christiane Endler1 and Christiane Endler2 leading the offensive. Christiane Endler3 picks reflect the depth of the rosters, with replacements like Christiane Endler4 and Christiane Endler5 ready to join.

The option for 4-3-3 in both teams suggests a game with a lot of movement, especially in the opening 15 minutes, where competition statistics indicate 28% of goals scored. Canzi emphasized the importance of maintaining possession above 55% to neutralize the French counterattack.

Rivera Olmedo, a Spaniard with an average of 1.75 cards per game in European competitions, will closely monitor the splits in the middle, an area where Lyon usually prevails with 62% of duels won.

Recent team performance

Juventus Women arrives at the clash with a positive streak in Serie A, but needs to convert opportunities in Champions to advance to the stage. The victory over Genoa boosted confidence, with Salvai scoring in two of their last three European games. No however, the defense suffered in duels against elite teams, giving up 1.8 goals per game on average.

Lyon, in turn, is unbeaten in ten official games this season, including a 5-1 rout of Montpellier in the French league. Hegerberg, with a brace on the last Champions, leads the attack with an efficiency of 0.75 goals per game. The French team converts 18% of its shots into goals, a higher rate than the Italian team’s 12%.

• Last five Juventus games: 2-0 win Genoa (Serie A), 2-1 win Atlético Madrid (Champions), 1-2 loss Wolfsburg (Champions), 3-1 win Roma (Serie A), 1-1 draw Inter (Serie A).
• Lyon’s last five games: 3-1 win Wolfsburg (Champions), 5-1 win Montpellier (Francesa League), 4-0 win St. Polten (Champions), 2-0 win PSG (Francesa League), 3-0 win Dijon (Francesa League).

These results highlight Lyonnaise’s consistency, with just one goal conceded in five matches, while Juventus balances domestic victories with continental stumbles.

Coach Giráldez, from Lyon, praised the quick adaptation of reinforcements like Jule Brand, who contributed with assists in 40% of the games. Já Canzi focuses on rotation to preserve the Salvai captain, a key player in set pieces.

Streaming and accessing the game

Brazilian fans have affordable options to follow the duel live. The match will air on Disney+, the platform that holds the exclusive rights to UEFA Women’s Champions League in the country, with narration in Portuguese and pre-game analysis from 2pm. Além In addition, ESPN4 displays the international signal, available to pay TV subscribers.

For online streaming, the Disney+ app allows viewing on mobile devices, in HD quality and without interruptions. Ingressos to the stadium sold out quickly, but local fans in Biella fill the 4,000 spaces in Vittorio Pozzo, with an atmosphere of intense support for the hosts.

• Time: 2:45 pm (Brasília), 5:45 pm (local).
• Platforms: Disney+ (main), ESPN4 (open TV for some packages).
• Tips: Ative notifications in the UEFA app for real-time updates.

The weather forecast in Biella indicates partly cloudy skies, with 12 degrees Celsius and a 20% chance of light rain, ideal conditions for uninterrupted offensive football.

Previous clashes between rivals

The record favors Lyon, with three wins in six official duels, including a 2-0 in the 2022 group stage. Throughout Ao, 17 goals were scored, averaging 2.8 per game.

These games have always delivered excitement, with four of the last five seeing both teams find the net. Hegerberg accumulates four goals against Juventus, while Girelli responds with two. The balance in ball possession, around 48% for the Italians at home, suggests that the local factor may weigh in.

In the last edition, Lyon advanced with an aggregate score of 3-2 in quarterfinals against similar rivals, demonstrating resilience in knockout stages. Juventus, in its fourth European participation, is looking for its first advancement beyond the playoffs.

Renard, Lyonnaise defender, highlighted the importance of controlling the pace in the first 20 minutes, avoiding the initial momentum of the Italian fans. Já to Juventus relies on fast counterattacks from Cambiaghi, who completed 70% of successful dribbles this season.

Players highlighted in the duel

Viola Calligaris stands out in Juventus, with 32 decisive passes in Champions and a 61% disarming rate. The 25-year-old Italian defender will face Diani, who has 11 goals this season and an average speed of 28 km/h in sprints.

For Lyon, Marie-Antoinette Katoto shines with 0.9 goals per game, complemented by Dumornay in the middle, with 70% accuracy in long passes. Essas doubles define the balance: Italian attack with Vangsgaard (1.8 meters tall, strong in the air) against the Renard wall, which won 85% of the aerial duels.

• Calligaris (Juventus): 43% chance creation, 56% tackles.
• Dumornay (Lyon): 61% progressive passes, 60% interceptions.
• Hegerberg (Lyon): Artilheira with 65 goals in his European career.
• Salvai (Juventus): Capitã with two goals in the current phase.

The confrontation in midfield promises to be the crux of the matter, with Brighton and Gülden fighting for every inch. Estatísticas point out that 42% of Lyon’s goals come from assists from full-backs, forcing Carbonell to double their goals.

Canzi included Godø for greater mobility, while Giráldez keeps Yohannes as a wildcard, capable of retreating to reinforce defense if necessary. Essas choices raise the tactical level, focusing on qualified possession.

Tactical expectations for the clash

Juventus plans to press high in the first minutes, exploiting errors in the ball leaving Lyonnaise, who gave up possession in 15% of away games. Com Pinto on the flanks, the Italians aim crosses for Vangsgaard, who finishes with 45% header accuracy.

Lyon responds with lightning-fast transitions, where Diani and Le Sommer explore spaces at speed, converting 22% of counterattacks into goals. The Renard captain organizes the defensive line, limiting opponent shots to 8 per game on average.

Substitutions will be crucial after the break, with Girelli coming in to refresh the Juventus attack and Cascarino adding depth to Lyon. The Canzi rotation preserved 80% of the starting lineup, ensuring physical freshness.

Rivera Olmedo, with experience in 12 European games, applies VAR to controversial moves, reducing errors by 25% in offside decisions. The Vittorio Pozzo stadium, with synthetic grass, favors quick ball touches, a style adopted by both teams.

Logistical details and environment

Biella, an Alpine town in the north of Itália, hosts the game in its 4,500-seat stadium, with 95% occupancy confirmed. Digital Ingressos sold out within 48 hours, driven by Juventus’s European campaign. Local Torcida, known for coordinated chants, creates extra pressure on visitors.

Coach Canzi, in a press conference, mentioned adaptations to the time zone for foreign players such as Vangsgaard, a Danish player with 14 goals in the Serie A.

Top scorers in focus include Hegerberg, with a history of hat-tricks in knockout matches, and Beccari, Juventus’s young promise with two goals in the league stage. Curiosidades: Lyon seeks 11th consecutive victory in Champions, while Juventus aims for first victory at home against European top-3.

The mild climate, with a light wind of 5 km/h, does not interfere with the ball’s rolling, according to local meteorologists. Global Fãs access via UEFA.tv for summary, but Disney+ offers full coverage on Brasil.

Strategies for each command

Massimiliano Canzi instructs Juventus to compact lines to contain the Lyon midfielder, prioritizing strategic fouls on Dumornay. Com 52% average possession at home, the Italians plan to sustain the game beyond 60 minutes, exploiting opponent fatigue.

Jonatan Giráldez, from Lyon, bets on variations in pace, alternating possession with long throws for Brand, who dribbles 65% of the time. The French team, with 10 consecutive victories, is practicing draw scenarios, but is aiming for three points to reach the Barcelona.

These tactical approaches, validated in pre-game simulations, indicate a score with goals in the second half, where 55% of league stage matches are decided. Salvai, in an interview, highlighted the group’s unity to overcome favoritism.

The duel reinforces the growth of European women’s football, with a projected audience of 1.2 million global viewers. No Brasil, interest grows with accessible broadcasting, attracting new fans.