Weakened Barcelona face Champions League challenge

The holders, who have won four titles in six years and reached six European finals in a row, have lost four players who started in last season's final victory. Ona Batlle joined Arsenal, Salma Paralluelo signed for OL Lyonnes, while Alexia Putellas and Mapi León moved to London City Lionesses. Barcelona's formidable aura has diminished since their dominant 4-0 victory in May. forumteam.blog

With the Spanish champions looking vulnerable, OL Lyonnes and the English trio including Arsenal and Manchester City are optimistic about their chances in a competition that appears wide open for the first time in years.