UEFA Women’s Champions League Semi-Finals: Your Guide

The semi-finals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League 2025-26 are set to begin at the end of April, featuring compelling matchups between Bayern Munich and Barcelona, and Arsenal against Olympique Lyonnais.

Semi-Final Matchups Confirmed

According to UEFA.com, the draw has paired German champions Bayern Munich with Spanish powerhouse Barcelona in one semi-final, while Arsenal will face off against the formidable Olympique Lyonnais. The competition is reaching its crucial stages as teams battle for a place in the final.

The first legs of the semi-finals will be played in April, with the return legs to follow. Specific dates and times are yet to be announced, but fans can anticipate exciting clashes as these top European clubs vie for the coveted title.

Road to the Semi-Finals

The semi-finalists emerged from a competitive knockout phase that began on March 18, 2025, with the quarter-finals. The quarter-final stage saw Real Madrid defeat Arsenal 3-3 on aggregate, with Real Madrid advancing on away goals. Lyon overcame Bayern Munich 2-1 while Barcelona triumphed over VfL Wolfsburg with a 4-1 aggregate score. Chelsea also progressed, defeating Manchester City 3-2 on aggregate.

The draw for the quarter-finals was held on February 7, 2025, at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The first legs were played on March 18 and 19, 2025, and the second legs on March 26 and 27, 2025.

Quarter-Final Results (2024-25)

• Real Madrid vs Arsenal: 3-3 (Real Madrid advanced on away goals)
• Lyon vs Bayern Munich: 2-1
• Barcelona vs VfL Wolfsburg: 4-1
• Chelsea vs Manchester City: 3-2

The 2024–25 UEFA Women’s Champions League knockout phase culminated in a final held on May 24, 2025, at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal. The final determined the champions of the 2024–25 UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Qualified Teams for the Knockout Phase

The eight teams that participated in the knockout phase qualified as winners and runners-up from each of the four groups in the group stage. The group winners were seeded in the quarter-final draw, while the runners-up were unseeded.

• Group Winners (Seeded): Lyon, Chelsea, Arsenal, Barcelona
• Runners-up (Unseeded): VfL Wolfsburg, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester City

The competition continues to showcase the growing talent and competitiveness within women’s club football, with the semi-final stage promising thrilling encounters and a glimpse of the teams vying for European glory.

Fans can stay updated on the schedule and how to watch the matches live through Olympics.com and UEFA’s official website. The UEFA Women’s Champions League remains a key event in the international football calendar, attracting attention from across the globe.