Lucy Bronze thinks that Barcelona will be remembered in history for winning consecutive Women’s Champions League titles.
Lucy Bronze, the defender for FC Barcelona, proudly lifted the UEFA Women’s Champions League Trophy after her team’s remarkable victory in the UEFA Women’s Champions League 2023/24 Final against Olympique Lyonnais at San Mames Stadium on May 25, 2024, in Bilbao, Spain.
In what can only be described as a historic achievement, Barcelona secured back-to-back UEFA Women’s Champions League titles, solidifying their place in football history. Midfielders Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas both found the back of the net, leading Barcelona to a 2-0 victory over Lyon and completing a remarkable Quadruple.
This triumph marked the first time Barcelona had ever defeated Lyon, a team that has an impressive record of winning the Women’s Champions League eight times. Barcelona’s journey to European glory began in 2021 when they defeated Chelsea, and they continued their dominance by overcoming Wolfsburg last season.
Lucy Bronze emphasized the significance of winning the Women’s Champions League consecutively in order to be considered a truly great team. In an interview with DAZN, she stated, “We knew that that’s what we needed to be a club that really made history. It’s not easy, it’s hard to win it once but to do it back-to-back… Lyon showed how difficult it is. This team’s finally done that. I think we’ll go down in history as one of the best teams in Europe. All of our family will be staying around. We’ve won it all so we’ve got a lot to celebrate.”
Bronze also praised her teammate Alexia Putellas, who has faced challenges this season after recovering from an ACL injury. Putellas, a two-time Ballon d’Or winner, made a significant impact by scoring a stoppage-time goal as a substitute in the Champions League final. Bronze described her as “the captain of the team” and “the queen of Barcelona for a reason,” highlighting her determination and quality.
For Bronze, this victory marked her fifth Women’s Champions League trophy, having previously won twice with Barcelona and three times with Lyon. Her England teammate Keira Walsh also celebrated her second Women’s Champions League title and expressed her immense happiness with the result at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao. Walsh praised the team’s performance and the incredible support from their fans, stating, “For us today, it felt like a home game. I think to do it in front of all our fans was really special. These girls are special.”
Barcelona’s triumph in the UEFA Women’s Champions League will undoubtedly be remembered as a historic achievement, solidifying their place as one of the best teams in Europe. The team’s dedication, talent, and unwavering spirit have propelled them to back-to-back victories, etching their names in football history.