Barcelona and Chelsea make up for the Champions League dent at Gamla Ullevi tomorrow, with Magdalena Eriksson in focus.
The Swedish national team defender is captain of Chelsea and at today's press conference she tells how things are going.
- As a football player, one of the biggest dreams is to lift the CL dent.
It is a childhood dream and had meant so much.
We have not come this far so as not to give everything tomorrow, she says and continues:
- We have players who are used to playing finals and know what it takes to win them.
The only thing missing are the fans and my family and friends.
I have told the family that I will try to take us to another CL final so that they can experience it with me.
"Sad for Linda"
At the same time, Eriksson takes the opportunity to express his support for Linda Sembrant, who misses the Olympics due to injury.
- I have not heard the details yet, but it is very sad for Linda.
She is a great leader for us in the national team and a fantastic player.
Speaking of fantastic players, she highlights a dreaded offensive that the opponents will bring tomorrow.
- Barcelona has excelled in the league and in the Champions League, just like us.
They have fantastic players, mainly offensively, but we have a good plan to stop them.
We have both a good defense and a good goalkeeper.
"Here to stay"
Chelsea, who have already won the league and league cup, can now take their first ever Champions League gold on the women's side.
- We have gradually improved in every way.
The team, the facilities and also my qualities have grown every year.
That we are here shows how hard we have worked.
We have become a club big players want, says Eriksson.
The key to success?
The reason Chelsea play the final?
The national team defender is reasoning about that as well.
- It depends on several factors.
We have been on a journey for a long time and now we have the best squad we have had as well as a team spirit and a common goal.
This is a dream for everyone, and we are here to stay.