After a significant break following the knockout play-off matches, the UEFA Women’s Champions League is set to return this week for its quarter-final stage. The powerful teams competing include Wolfsburg, Olympique Lyonnais, Arsenal, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich.
In the previous round, contested in February, Paris FC, Leuven, Atlético de Madrid, and Juventus were eliminated from the competition.
This season marks the first time the Women’s Champions League has adopted a format similar to the men’s tournament, which was introduced last season. However, due to having fewer participating clubs, the competition still proceeds directly from the knockout play-offs (after the group stage) to the quarter-finals, bypassing a round of 16.
Below is a detailed overview of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final fixtures scheduled for this week and the following week:
First Leg Matches: This Week
Tuesday, March 24
- Wolfsburg vs. OL Lyonnais: 18:45 CET (17:45 GMT)
- Arsenal vs. Chelsea: 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT)
Wednesday, March 25
- Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: 18:45 CET (17:45 GMT)
- Manchester United vs. Bayern Munich: 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT)
Second Leg Matches: Next Week
Wednesday, April 1
- Bayern Munich vs. Manchester United: 18:45 CET (17:45 GMT)
- Chelsea vs. Arsenal: 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT)
Thursday, April 2
- Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: 18:45 CET (17:45 GMT)
- OL Lyonnais vs. Wolfsburg: 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT)
Looking ahead, the semi-finals are scheduled for April 25/26 and May 2/3, with the highly anticipated final taking place in Oslo on May 23. Who do you believe will emerge victorious and claim the UEFA Women’s Champions League title this year?