The UEFA Women’s Champions League knockout round play-offs are underway, with the first legs completed on and . These matches determine which teams will advance to the Round of 16, joining the eight teams that automatically qualified. The second legs are scheduled for and .
First Leg Results and Upcoming Fixtures
Wednesday’s action saw OH Leuven host Arsenal, while Paris FC welcomed Real Madrid. Thursday featured Wolfsburg against Juventus and Atlético Madrid facing Manchester United. All kickoff times listed are UK times and subject to change.
As of today, , the aggregate scores from the first legs are all level at 0-0. OH Leuven and Arsenal drew 0-0, as did Paris FC and Real Madrid. Similarly, Wolfsburg and Juventus played to a 0-0 draw, and Atlético Madrid’s match against Manchester United also ended without a goal.
The upcoming second legs promise to be decisive. Real Madrid will travel to Paris to face Paris FC on , with a kickoff. Arsenal will then visit OH Leuven later that same day, at .
On , Juventus will host Wolfsburg at , and Manchester United will welcome Atlético Madrid at .
Playoff Draw Details
The knockout phase play-off draw took place on , at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland. The draw involved the teams finishing 9th through 24th in the league phase, competing for the remaining eight spots in the Round of 16.
The draw was structured to ensure fairness and competitive balance. Teams finishing 9th through 16th were seeded and will host the second leg of their ties. Teams finishing 17th through 24th were unseeded and will play the second leg away from home. The draw was divided into four sections (I, II, III, IV) based on a fixed bracket structure.
New League Phase Format
The 2025/2026 season marks the introduction of a new 18-team league phase format for the UEFA Women’s Champions League. This format has been successfully implemented in the men’s tournament and is expected to enhance the competition’s overall quality and appeal. The league phase commenced on , with each team playing six matches.
Looking Ahead
The stakes are high as these teams battle for a place in the Round of 16. With all first-leg matches ending in draws, the second legs will be crucial in determining which sides progress. The upcoming matches promise intense competition and exciting football as the UEFA Women’s Champions League continues to unfold.
The competition is currently in a pivotal stage, with the play-offs acting as a gateway to the Round of 16. The eight winners of these ties will join the eight automatically qualified teams, setting the stage for a thrilling knockout stage. Fans can follow all the action and stay updated on the latest scores and fixtures on the official UEFA Women’s Champions League website and through reputable sports outlets like BBC Sport and Fox Sports.
