Women's Champions League Draw: Man City vs Barcelona, Arsenal & Chelsea Learn Opponents

Exciting Matchups Await in the Women's Champions League

Manchester City is set to make their inaugural appearance in the Women's Champions League group stage against defending champions Barcelona. The draw for Group D also includes SKN St Polten and Hammarby, promising thrilling matchups as City aims to establish themselves among Europe's elite.

Group B: Chelsea’s Challenging Road

WSL champions Chelsea find themselves in Group B alongside Real Madrid, FC Twente, and Celtic, marking a significant achievement as Celtic is the first Scottish team to reach this stage of the competition. Fans can expect an intense competition as Chelsea and Real Madrid clash for supremacy.

Arsenal's Strong Comeback

Arsenal has also secured their group stage entry, having overturned a first-leg deficit against Swedish side Hacken with an impressive 4-0 victory. They will compete in Group C against formidable opponents including German champions Bayern Munich, Italian giants Juventus, and Norwegians Valerenga.

Full Breakdown of Women's Champions League Groups

• GROUP A: Lyon, Wolfsburg, Roma, Galatasaray
• GROUP B: Chelsea, Real Madrid, FC Twente, Celtic
• GROUP C: Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Juventus, Valerenga
• GROUP D: Barcelona, Manchester City, SKN St Polten, Hammarby

Match Schedule for Group Stage

The Champions League group stage kicks off on October 8, with the initial matches setting the tone for the competition:

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

Latest Developments in Women’s Football

The Women’s Champions League is not just a platform for clubs to showcase their talent, but also an opportunity for players to make their mark on an international level. As the competition resumes, fans can anticipate thrilling matches, heart-stopping goals, and breathtaking moments.

Stay tuned as we bring you updates, match analyses, and player highlights from this prestigious tournament.