UEFA Women’s Champions League Draw Unveils Path to Oslo Final
The UEFA Women’s Champions League draw has outlined the path to the final, scheduled for May 23 in Oslo. The draw was conducted by Maren Mjelde, the event’s ambassador, and UEFA’s managing director of women’s football, Nadine Kessler.
Knockout Phase Play-off Details
The knockout phase will feature play-off matches leading into the quarter-finals. The first legs of these play-offs are set for February 11 and 12, while the second legs will take place on February 18 and 19.
Play-off Matches
- February 11:
- OH Leuven vs Arsenal at 18:45 CET
- Paris FC vs Real Madrid at 21:00 CET
- February 12:
- Wolfsburg vs Juventus at 18:45 CET
- Atlético de Madrid vs Manchester United at 21:00 CET
- February 18:
- Real Madrid vs Paris FC at 18:45 CET
- Arsenal vs OH Leuven at 21:00 CET
- February 19:
- Juventus vs Wolfsburg at 18:45 CET
- Manchester United vs Atlético de Madrid at 21:00 CET
Quarter-finals and Potential Matchups
The quarter-finals will feature a mix of teams from the league standings. Barcelona, OL Lyonnes, Chelsea, and Bayern München secured their spots directly from the league phase, while the other teams will compete in the play-offs.
Quarter-final Matches
- Atlético de Madrid / Manchester United vs Bayern München
- Paris FC / Real Madrid vs Barcelona
- OH Leuven / Arsenal vs Chelsea
- Wolfsburg / Juventus vs OL Lyonnes
Quarter-final Schedule
- First legs: March 24/25
- Second legs: April 1/2
Semi-finals Overview
The semi-finals are set to be an exciting stage of the tournament. The matchups include:
- Winner of Atlético de Madrid / Manchester United / Bayern München vs Winner of Paris FC / Real Madrid / Barcelona
- Winner of OH Leuven / Arsenal / Chelsea vs Winner of Wolfsburg / Juventus / OL Lyonnes
Semi-final Schedule
- First legs: April 25/26
- Second legs: May 2/3
Final Destination: Oslo
The grand finale will be held at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo on May 23. The winners of the semi-finals will compete for the coveted title.
In the previous league phase, the teams finished as follows:
| Position | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona |
| 2 | OL Lyonnes |
| 3 | Chelsea |
| 4 | Bayern München |
| 5 | Arsenal |
| 6 | Manchester United |
| 7 | Real Madrid |
| 8 | Juventus |
| 9 | Wolfsburg |
| 10 | Paris FC |
| 11 | Atlético de Madrid |
| 12 | OH Leuven |
The road to the final promises thrilling encounters as clubs vie for the championship in this prestigious tournament.
