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Women's Champions League

Kessler's Wolfsburg aim to parry Lyon punch

Having already beaten Olympique Lyonnais in the 2010 final, VfL Wolfsburg captain Nadine Kessler says they have a plan to upset the favourites but "don't want to focus on defending alone".

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  • Women's Champions League
    Kessler's Wolfsburg aim to parry Lyon punch

    Kessler keeps defence up

    Having already beaten Olympique Lyonnais in the 2010 final, VfL Wolfsburg captain Nadine Kessler says they have a plan to upset the favourites but "don't want to focus on defending alone".
  • Women's Champions League
    Rapinoe's 'unbelievable' Lyon experience

    Rapinoe: 'Unbelievable' Lyon

    United States winger Megan Rapinoe made Olympique Lyonnais even stronger this winter and she speaks to UEFA.com about Thursday's Stamford Bridge final and life in France.
  • UEFA Training Ground
    Lyon's Lair explains Munich masterclass

    Lyon's Munich masterclass

    Olympique Lyonnais coach Patrice Lair explains how an attacking outlook helped the French club to a second straight UEFA Women's Champions League title in Germany last year.
  • Women's Champions League
    Pohlers profiles Wolfsburg squad

    Pohlers profiles Wolfsburg

    The goalkeeper is "small but feisty", they have a "crazy" defender and a "sprinter" with "pure muscle" going forward. Conny Pohlers gives UEFA.com her guide to VfL Wolfsburg.
  • Women's EURO
    Confident Fischer's case for Sweden's defence

    Fischer move proves smart

    Newly settled at the heart of Sweden's defence, Nilla Fischer says life under Pia Sundhage is "intense" and, as she nears 100 caps, she predicts the hosts will win all three group games.
  • Women's EURO
    Schelin sure Sweden can shine

    Schelin: Sweden can shine

    "We have a great chance to do something," forward Lotta Schelin said as Sweden prepare to host UEFA Women's EURO 2013, noting that Germany "are not unstoppable".
  • Women's EURO
    Angerer calls for Germany 'arrogance'

    Angerer wants 'arrogance'

    Germany captain Nadine Angerer discusses bouncing back from FIFA Women's World Cup disappointment, instilling "arrogance" in young players and criticism of female goalkeeping.
  • Women's EURO
    Houghton and Stoney make England proud

    Houghton, Stoney's pride

    "The Olympics in front of a home crowd was special, hopefully we can take that into Sweden," says England's Stephanie Houghton as she and Casey Stoney consider a crucial 12 months.
  • Women's EURO
    Sundhage and Rohlin promise Sweden party

    Sweden promise summer party

    Sweden coach Pia Sundhage and defender Charlotte Rohlin promise a "great party" at UEFA Women's EURO 2013 in July and are hopeful home support can push them to victory.
  • Women's Champions League
    Wagner helps Wolfsburg realise ambition

    Wagner's perfect timing

    Selina Wagner helped VfL Wolfsburg to semi-final victory on her first start for two years and told UEFA.com: "I never felt we could still give it away," as Arsenal LFC reflected on defeat.

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  • Kessler's Wolfsburg aim to parry Lyon punch

    Kessler's Wolfsburg aim to parry Lyon punch

    Having already beaten Olympique Lyonnais in the 2010 final, VfL Wolfsburg captain Nadine Kessler says they have a plan to upset the favourites but "don't want to focus on defending alone".
    22/05/20132:59
  • Personal glory second for Lyon midfielder Abily

    Personal glory second for Lyon midfielder Abily

    Player of the match in the last two finals, Camille Abily told UEFA.com she would settle for someone else taking personal glory – as long as Olympique Lyonnais earn a third straight title.
    22/05/20132:59
  • Playing experience helps referee Albon

    Playing experience helps referee Albon

    Teodora Albon will referee the UEFA Women's Champions League final and as she spoke about her pre-match preparation she said her high-level playing experience is a huge help.
    22/05/20132:28
  • England's Asante enjoying Gothenburg buzz

    England's Asante enjoying Gothenburg buzz

    "It's cool to see the city getting a buzz," said Göteborg FC midfielder Anita Asante with 50 days left until UEFA Women's EURO 2013 in Sweden where she has high hopes for England.
    21/05/20132:17
  • Confident Fischer's case for Sweden's defence

    Confident Fischer's case for Sweden's defence

    Newly settled at the heart of Sweden's defence, Nilla Fischer says life under Pia Sundhage is "intense" and, as she nears 100 caps, she predicts the hosts will win all three group games.
    21/05/20133:41
  • Kellermann and Lair roused for women's final

    Kellermann and Lair roused for women's final

    VfL Wolfsburg coach Ralf Kellermann is savouring a final showcased in "the birthplace of football" against an Olympique Lyonnais side unrelenting in their pursuit of silverware.
    21/05/20133:38
  • Rapinoe's 'unbelievable' Lyon experience

    Rapinoe's 'unbelievable' Lyon experience

    United States winger Megan Rapinoe made Olympique Lyonnais even stronger this winter and she speaks to UEFA.com about Thursday's Stamford Bridge final and life in France.
    21/05/20133:25
  • Lair keeps 'alien' Lyon down to earth

    Lair keeps 'alien' Lyon down to earth

    Some may say they are "aliens", but Olympique Lyonnais' success is down to motivation and hard work according to coach Patrice Lair, who is aiming for a third straight final win.
    17/05/20133:38
  • Pohlers profiles Wolfsburg squad

    Pohlers profiles Wolfsburg squad

    The goalkeeper is "small but feisty", they have a "crazy" defender and a "sprinter" with "pure muscle" going forward. Conny Pohlers gives UEFA.com her guide to VfL Wolfsburg.
    17/05/20132:31
  • Wolfsburg's Kellermann ready for Lyon challenge

    Wolfsburg's Kellermann ready for Lyon challenge

    VfL Wolfsburg coach Ralf Kellermann tells UEFA.com about reaching the final at the first attempt, what it means to play at Stamford Bridge and the challenge of Olympique Lyonnais.
    16/05/20133:38
  • Lloyd Hughes excited by Wales' finals chance

    Lloyd Hughes excited by Wales' finals chance

    Trefor Lloyd Hughes, FAW president, talks to UEFA.com about building for the future, the burgeoning women's game and Wales hosting their first UEFA final tournament in 100 days.
    11/05/20133:13
  • Finland's Kukkonen ready to shine in Sweden

    Finland's Kukkonen ready to shine in Sweden

    Annika Kukkonen is in her third season playing league football in Sweden and as Finland prepare for UEFA Women's EURO 2013 in her adopted home, she said: "It's time for me to shine."
    04/05/20132:23
  • Euphoric Schelin focused on Lyon's final task

    Euphoric Schelin focused on Lyon's final task

    Lotta Schelin promised that holders Olympique Lyonnais will "do everything we can to bring the title home to Lyon again" after booking a ticket to the final at FCF Juvisy Essonne's expense.
    21/04/20131:30
  • Wagner helps Wolfsburg realise ambition

    Wagner helps Wolfsburg realise ambition

    Selina Wagner helped VfL Wolfsburg to semi-final victory on her first start for two years and told UEFA.com: "I never felt we could still give it away," as Arsenal LFC reflected on defeat.
    21/04/20132:48
  • Lyon make light work of Juvisy to seal final spot

    Lyon make light work of Juvisy to seal final spot

    FCF Juvisy Essonne 1-6 Olympique Lyonnais (agg: 1-9)
    Lotta Schelin struck twice and substitute Laëtitia Tonazzi did likewise as the holders breezed into the final.
    21/04/20131:30
  • Arsenal cannot prevent Wolfsburg making final

    Arsenal cannot prevent Wolfsburg making final

    VfL Wolfsburg 2-1 Arsenal LFC (agg: 4-1)
    Debutants VfL Wolfsburg are through to the 23 May London final thanks to Selina Wagner and Nadine Kessler.
    21/04/20132:48
  • Champions League trophies handed to London

    Champions League trophies handed to London

    The UEFA Champions League and UEFA Women's Champions League trophies have been handed over to London ahead of next month's finals at Wembley and Stamford Bridge.
    19/04/20135:45
  • Gama game for Italy success

    Gama game for Italy success

    Sara Gama helped Italy to the 2009 quarter-finals as a raw 20-year-old. The now more experienced full-back hopes they can improve on that showing this summer in Sweden.
    18/04/20133:09
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