Champions League: Barca weakened as rivals eye title

Defending champions Barcelona have seen four players who started last season's final victory depart, including Ona Batlle (Arsenal), Salma Paralluelo (OL Lyonnes), and Alexia Putellas and Mapi León (London City Lionesses). mchezo.life

The Spanish champions, who reached six European finals in a row, now have a 'different look and feel' after their formidable aura was diminished, creating genuine unpredictability as the league phase begins this week.