TBarcelona’s title defence looks shaky after a summer exodus. Can anyone really predict who will rise? The league phase kicks off Tuesday, promising genuine unpredictability, intrigue and a competitive feel.
Four starters from last season’s 4‑0 final win have already left. Ona Batlle headed to Arsenal, Salma Paralluelo signed with OL Lyon – the very team she netted twice against in May – while Alexia Putellas and Mapi León joined London City Lionesses. The squad now looks far removed from the aura that dominated Oslo. For my money, the English trio’s fresh talent gives them a real shot.