The Women’s Champions League draw has unveiled exciting group-stage matchups, featuring several top teams.
- Manchester City will face the reigning champions, Barcelona, in their inaugural group-stage appearance.
- Chelsea will compete in Group B against Celtic, Real Madrid, and FC Twente.
- Arsenal finds themselves in Group C alongside Bayern Munich, Juventus, and Valerenga.
- The group stage kicks off on October 8, with matchdays scheduled through to December 18.
The Women’s Champions League has announced the group-stage fixtures, setting the stage for a series of compelling matches. This year includes several highly anticipated debuts and repeat performances from Europe’s elite women’s football teams.
Manchester City, making their first group-stage appearance, have been drawn into Group D. They will face Barcelona, who are the current champions, along with SKN St Polten and Hammarby. City has previously competed in the knockout rounds but exited in the second qualifying round in the 2021/22 season. Gareth Taylor’s side will be looking to make a significant impact.
In Group B, Chelsea has been drawn against Celtic, Real Madrid, and FC Twente. The inclusion of Celtic is particularly noteworthy, as they are the first Scottish team to reach this stage of the competition. Chelsea, having secured the Women’s Super League (WSL) championship, will aim to capitalise on their domestic success in Europe.
Arsenal, who secured their group stage spot with a 4-0 victory over Hacken, overturning a 1-0 first-leg deficit, will compete in Group C. They are set to face German champions Bayern Munich, Italian giants Juventus, and Norwegian club Valerenga. This diverse group presents a significant challenge for the London-based team.
The group stage commences on October 8, with six rounds of matches culminating on December 18. Group A consists of Lyon, Wolfsburg, Roma, and Galatasaray, completing the lineup for this year’s Women’s Champions League.
The stakes are high for all teams involved as they vie not only for victory but also for the prestige that comes with advancing in one of the world’s premier women’s football competitions.
The Women’s Champions League promises thrilling encounters and high stakes as top teams from across Europe battle for supremacy.
