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- Competition: UEFA Women’s Champions League &— Quarter-finals 2nd Leg
- Date: Thursday, 28th, March 2024
- Kickoff: 17:45 UTC / 18.45 CET
- Venue: Johan Cruyff Stadium (Barcelona)
Barcelona Femeni will aim to defend their Champions League title by moving closer to victory as they welcome Brann Women at the Johan Cruyff Stadium. This second leg of their quarterfinal matchup will be held on Thursday.
Barcelona Women vs Brann Women Betting Tips: Barca Women & Over 3.5
Many thought they would secure their spot in the top four of Europe’s elite club tournament after the first leg, but the Catalan women’s giants had an unexpected struggle against the underdogs. They had to use all their resources to narrowly emerge as subdued 2-1 winners against the tenacious Brann Women.
Jonathan Giraldez’s team, despite their on-field dominance, was unfortunate not to secure a more decisive victory and a smoother start in the rematch in Spain. They astonishingly accumulated 34 shots with 12 on target, but only managed to score twice. Despite their misfortune in the first leg, they are hopeful to capitalize on missed opportunities in front of their loyal fans.
Only four days following their hard-won triumph in Norway, Barcelona Femeni unleashed their true attacking power against none other than Real Madrid Women. They scored three unopposed goals in the center of the Spanish capital, thereby strengthening their leading position at the top by a substantial 12 points over their greatest rivals.
Following a three-goal onslaught that defeated their fierce adversary in the weekend’s El Clasico, Blaugrana continued on to their seventh consecutive victory across all competitions. They registered an impressive 26 goals during this period, boosting their confidence in preparation for the midweek European clash. They intend to showcase their authentic skill against the underestimated Norwegian team.
Despite facing 34 competitive challenges this season without a single crushing defeat (W32, D2), Barca Femeni has evolved into a formidable force at their home turf, the Johan Cruyff Stadium. They have only faltered once, winning the remaining 17 matches played in their home ground. This includes an impressive 7-0 victory over Costa Adeje Tenerife W in their most recent home game.
Given Jonatan Giraldez’s team’s relentless performances at home, they are well-positioned to do substantial harm to the Brann Ladies in the second leg. The potential for the Brann Ladies to cause an upset in Catalonia is almost zero, particularly after a devastating loss in the first game of the domestic season in Norway, where they were defeated 4-2 by LSK Kvinner Women.
Considering all factors, it appears that the possibility of an upset in this clash is completely ruled out, as we simply expect the Champions League title-holders to settle all doubts about their top-four placement after the opening 45 minutes. We’re counting on the Catalan women’s giant to shine in attack and effortlessly slot at least four balls through Brann’s net.
Barcelona W vs Brann W Head to Head (H2H) stats
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20 mar 24
Brann W
1 : 2
Barcelona W
Champions League Women
Barcelona Women team news
On the injury front, the Catalan women’s giant will continue to soldier on without the services of defensive duo Mapi Leon and Jana Fernandez, both sidelined as they nurse their knee and hamstring injuries.
Thrilled by her team’s trouncing of bitter rivals Real Madrid over the weekend, Jonathan Giraldez &— leading Barcelona Femeni in his final season as coach &— is likely to stick with the unchanged XI, just as in the 3-0 dismantling in El Clasico.
Last matches of Barcelona W
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24 mar 24
Real Madrid W
0 : 3
Barcelona W
Primera Division Women
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20 mar 24
Brann W
1 : 2
Barcelona W
Champions League Women
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17 mar 24
Barcelona W
7 : 0
Atletico Granadilla W
Primera Division Women
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14 mar 24
Barcelona W
2 : 1
Athletic Club W
Copa de la Reina
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10 mar 24
Real Sociedad W
1 : 7
Barcelona W
Primera Division Women
Barcelona W lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Cata Coll
Defenders
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16
Fridolina Rolfo
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23
Ingrid Syrstad Engen
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2
Irene Paredes
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22
Ona Batlle
Midfielders
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14
Aitana Bonmati
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21
Keira Walsh
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12
Patricia Guijarro
Forwards
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6
Claudia Pina
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7
Salma Paralluelo
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10
Caroline Graham Hansen
Brann Women team news
As the Norwegian women’s side prepares for their second-leg quarterfinal clash in the Champions League, they’ll make the trip to Catalonia without the midfield duo of Rikke Bogetveit Nygard and Nanne Ruuskanen, both sidelined for an extended period.
Concerned by his team’s dismal start to the league season with a 2-4 loss and falling to a late 1-2 defeat against Barca Femeni in the first leg, Brann Women’s coach Martin Ho is compelled to make some changes to the starting lineup.
Last matches of Brann W
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20 mar 24
Brann W
1 : 2
Barcelona W
Champions League Women
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16 mar 24
LSK Kvinner W
4 : 2
Brann W
Toppserien
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31 jan 24
Brann W
2 : 1
St. Polten W
Champions League Women
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25 jan 24
Slavia Prague W
0 : 1
Brann W
Champions League Women
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21 dec 23
Brann W
2 : 2
Lyon W
Champions League Women
Brann W lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Aurora Mikalsen
Defenders
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30
Joanna Tynnila
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15
Marthine Ostenstad
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5
Ingrid Stenevik
Midfielders
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19
Marit Bratberg Lund
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8
Karoline Haugland
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28
Justine Kielland
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2
Cecilie Redisch Kvamme
Forwards
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16
Signe Gaupset
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7
Rakel Engesvik
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24
Larissa Crummer
4 Reasons why we expect Barca Women & Over 3.5
- Out of 18 total home matches in all competitions this season, Barcelona has won all but one.
- In five of their last 11 home matches, Barcelona has secured victories with a margin of five or more goals.
- On the opening day of their league campaign, Brann Women suffered a harsh 2-4 defeat against LSK Kvinner Women.
- At least four goals have been produced in 13 of the last 18 games that Barcelona Women’s team played at their home ground.
Main prediction Barcelona W &— Brann W
Over 3.5 goals
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