Women's Champions League Draw: City Faces Barcelona, Chelsea and Arsenal's Opponents Revealed

Women's Champions League 2023/24: Manchester City Faces Barcelona

Manchester City is set to make its Champions League group-stage debut against Barcelona, the current holders of the prestigious title. This marks a significant milestone for City, who have primarily been familiar with the knockout stages since the competition's inception for women in the 2021/22 season. In that season, City unfortunately exited the tournament early, falling in the second qualifying round.

Group D Overview

In the recent draw held in Nyon, City was placed in Group D alongside formidable opponents including Barcelona, SKN St Polten, and Hammarby. This lineup promises an exciting series of matches as City looks to establish itself on the European stage.

Group B Highlights: Chelsea's Journey

The reigning Women’s Super League champions, Chelsea, will face Celtic, which has made history as the first Scottish team to reach this level of the competition. Alongside them in Group B are notable teams such as Real Madrid and FC Twente, making it a highly competitive group.

Arsenal's Strong Entry

Arsenal, another English contender, secured their place in the group stage after a convincing 4-0 victory over Hacken, overcoming a 1-0 deficit from the first leg. They will compete in Group C against top European clubs including Bayern Munich, Juventus, and Valerenga.

Upcoming Matches

The highly anticipated group stage matches will commence on October 8. Here’s a breakdown of the matchday schedule:

• Matchday 1: October 8 & 9
• Matchday 2: October 16 & 17
• Matchday 3: November 12 & 13
• Matchday 4: November 20 & 21
• Matchday 5: December 11 & 12

Full Group Stage List

Group	Teams
Group A	Lyon, Wolfsburg, Roma, Galatasaray
Group B	Chelsea, Real Madrid, FC Twente, Celtic
Group C	Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Juventus, Valerenga
Group D	Barcelona, Man City, SKN St Polten, Hammarby

Conclusion

The Women's Champions League is set to be thrilling this season, with Manchester City gearing up for their competitive debut in the group stages against top-tier teams. Stay tuned for updates and match results as the tournament progresses!