Back when she was a 22-year-old, she came on in the second half as we faced the Catalan club in the Champions League final in 2021 and were well beaten. Then she started in both legs of last season’s semi-final which was a much tighter contest.

It makes Cuthbert ideally placed to assess the progress made by the Blues over that time, and to describe what it is like to be in the middle of the action against the reigning European champions. She is relishing having another go at achieving a historic success.

‘Being in the Champions League every year, you learn so much and you play against different players that maybe you don't play against in the WSL,’ Cuthbert said.

‘I've certainly learned a lot and I do remember playing against these players. I know their tendencies, I like to study them and know what they do. I'll be ready for this game and I'm sure the team will be as well.

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‘I think Barcelona are the favourites as we haven’t beaten them yet,’ she added, ‘but I'm Scottish. I'm used to being the underdog! With all due respect, it's a normal feeling for me and I enjoy the feeling of taking the pressure away a little bit.

‘Having the challenge of beating somebody that's continually been at the top for a number of years certainly excites me.’

Cuthbert highlights Barcelona’s short-passing style and ability to build overloads as a main aspect of what makes them hard to play against.

‘Especially in midfield you've got a player to your left, to your right, in front of you, behind you, at the same time,’ she added. ‘It's a game where you have to really be wise and play with your head, but I'm quite an aggressive player as well and I like to jump into spaces.

‘I really enjoy the challenge of playing the top players in the world. Barcelona have a clear identity but I think we can have one as well.’

In Millie Bright’s absence, Cuthbert has been one of the players Emma Hayes has turned to in order to lead the team and the midfielder believes the overall resilience in the face adversity, especially with the major injuries faced, has been one of the big strengths this season. It is why she is confident the players can bounce back from recent cup defeats. The first step in that came with a strong showing against Aston Villa in the WSL midweek.

‘From a player point of view, momentum breeds confidence. Players playing that maybe don't normally play did really well on Wednesday and that's built a big confidence around the group that the group is ready in general.

‘I love this part of the season. I feel I thrive under the pressure of performing. I'm really excited to play against some of the best players in the world and show them what I can do as well.’