Chelsea face Barcelona in Gothenburg, Sweden, this evening as both teams bid for their first Women’s Champions League title.

The Spanish side reached the final back in 2019 but lost to Lyon. Chelsea, meanwhile, have reached this stage of the competition for the first time.

All the signs are there for a pulsating and memorable final. Two clubs looking to make history. Both with world-class attacks –– both with seemingly impenetrable defences. From analysing the two teams side by side, it’s almost impossible to call.

It may take just a single moment of individual brilliance from one of the many talented forwards that will grace the pitch, to decide the game. Equally, a defensive masterclass from a specific player could suppress any attacking threat and prove just as pivotal.

With this in mind, here are five players that could decide this year’s final.

Jenni Hermoso

Barcelona have an abundance of attacking options at their disposal, but Jenni Hermoso’s experience and clinical edge in front of goal could make the difference.

The Spanish forward has scored 27 league goals in 26 games this season, adding a further six in the Champions League. With 10 assists to match, the 31-year-old has an all-round game that can get the best out of her teammates as well.

As Spain’s all-time leading scorer and a four-time Primera División Golden Boot winner, Chelsea can ill afford to give Hermoso too many chances in front of goal.

Jenni Hermoso