Champions League

2025/26

From Frankfurt to Arsenal: 20 Years of Drama, Dominance & Defiance in the Women’s Champions League

The Champions League is back, so let's look at some shocking results and big moments since its first year in 2001. The first edition was won by FFC Frankfurt, where thirty-three teams took part. It was rebranded from the UEFA Women’s Cup to the UEFA Women’s Champions League in the 2009-10 season. That season saw the end of the two-legged final instead of a single game; the group stage format was introduced in the 2021-22 season and has remained until this season.

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No Second Chances: The Unmissable Clashes Defining the New Women’s Champions League Era

This week kicks off a transformed Women’s Champions League, an 18-team league phase where there are no second chances, no return legs, and every point counts. Some of the biggest clubs will meet early in this brutal new format, reigniting rivalries and rewriting narratives. Below are four fixtures you cannot miss, not just for the stars on paper but for the stories, the history, and the drama they promise.

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Week 1: Women’s Champions League 2025/26 Kicks Off: Arsenal Face Lyon, Chelsea Take on Twente, United Make Debut

The Women’s Champions League kicks off its new era this week — one league, no second legs, every goal counts. Arsenal open with a massive clash against Lyon, a rerun of last season’s semi-final that saw the Gunners shock the French giants on their way to the title. Barcelona faced Bayern Munich in a meeting of European heavyweights, while Chelsea travelled to the Netherlands to take on Twente. Manchester United make their long-awaited debut against Vålerenga, Real Madrid meet Roma, and Wolfsburg host PSG. Juventus battle Benfica in Turin, Paris FC take on Belgian newcomers OH Leuven, and Atlético Madrid face St. Pölten in Austria. The new format means no safety nets — every match matters from the first whistle.

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The Women’s Champions League Levels Up: New Format, New Faces, Same Pressure

The Women’s Champions League has entered a new era. Gone are the traditional group stages and two-legged ties — now it’s one league, one chance. Every goal and point matters. The top four advance straight to the quarterfinals, teams finishing fifth to twelfth battle it out in two-legged playoffs, and the rest are out. It’s ruthless football — and the pressure has never been higher.

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2024/25

2023/24