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

Draw Results for Women's Champions League 2023-24

The Women's Champions League group stage is set to commence, with exciting matchups adding to the competitive spirit of the tournament. Manchester City will make their group-stage debut against defending champions Barcelona in what promises to be an electrifying showdown.

Group Stage Overview

Previously, Manchester City had only participated in knockout rounds, since the group stage was introduced in the 2021/22 season. In that inaugural group stage, City faced an early exit in the second qualifying round. This year's draw, held in Nyon, sees Gareth Taylor's side placed in Group D, alongside Barcelona, SKN St Polten, and Hammarby.

Other Group Matches of Interest

This season, WSL champions Chelsea are matched up in Group B with Celtic – a historic moment as they become the first Scottish side to reach this stage of the competition. Also in Group B are Real Madrid and FC Twente. Meanwhile, Arsenal, who demonstrated their resilience with a striking 4-0 win over Sweden’s Hacken after an initial 1-0 deficit, find themselves in Group C. Here, they will face tough competition from German champions Bayern Munich, Italian powerhouses Juventus, and Norwegians Valerenga.

Complete Group Stage Lineup

• 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

Matchday Schedule

The group stage matches will be played over six matchdays, commencing on October 8, 2023, and concluding on December 18, 2023:

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

Conclusion

As the Women's Champions League prepares to kick off, fans can look forward to thrilling matches, notable rivalries, and the emergence of new talent on the European stage. The competition is set to be fierce as teams vie for the prestigious title.