Women's Barça hasn't had the best start to the Champions League. In their first match of the season, the current European champions lost 2-0 to Manchester City. Although the team has debutedd with a defeat, there's still a long way to go, and fans are confident that the players will be able to turn things around.
Graham Hansen: a Key Star for Barça Women
Caroline Graham Hansen is a key player in coach Pere Romeu's lineup. Her vision, speed and ability to bypass opponents have made her one of the most influential players in Barça Women's soccer.
Her nomination for the Ballon d'Or, alongside Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí, reflects her great quality and the effort of recent seasons. With the arrival of her friend and teammate Ewa Pajor to the team, Hansen has found a focus on the field that has strengthened Barça's offense.
Both complement each other perfectly, forming an offensive duo that rival defenders fear. This duo promises to be key for Barça to regain the winning ways in the Champions League.
A Season full of Challenges
Graham Hansen is aware that this year's Champions League will be particularly difficult. "There are a lot of good teams this season, with very high-level players. It will be difficult to win the competition," said the Norwegian in the interview.
However, she is also confident in her team's potential: "We can do it. Winning for the third time in a row would be amazing."
The player highlighted that competition has increased in recent years, with more European clubs investing in their women's teams. Teams such as Chelsea, Olympique Lyon and Manchester City, among others, are strong candidates for the title.
The Message to Real Madrid
One of the most viral moments of the interview was when Graham Hansen was asked about Real Madrid. After their elimination from the Champions League, the question arose as to whether this year could be Real Madrid's big chance in Europe. When asked this, Hansen's answer was blunt: "I don't think so."
His statement has generated a lot of excitement among fans of both teams. Although she acknowledged that "anything can happen in soccer", he made it clear that he doesn't see Real Madrid as a favorite for this edition of the Champions League.