UEFA Women’s Champions League: Quarter-Final Showdown Unveiled
On 22 March 2026, UEFA teams learned their next opponents. The quarter-final draw for the 2025/26 campaign was unveiled, setting up a major showdown.
Matchups overview
Eight clubs remain, each fighting for a place in the semifinals. The ties are Wolfsburg vs Lyon, Arsenal vs Chelsea, Real Madrid vs Barcelona, and Manchester United vs Bayern Munich.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona
Barcelona reached the quarter-finals as group winners and finished that phase without defeat. Real Madrid advanced through the playoffs by eliminating Eintracht Frankfurt and finished seventh domestically.
Madrid will host the first leg and the return is set for the Camp Nou. This fixture marks the first time two clubs from the same city meet in a UEFA women’s club competition.
Arsenal vs Chelsea
Arsenal enter as the defending champions. They also made a record 17th appearance in the quarter-final stage.
Chelsea aim to advance from this round for the seventh time and carry strong knockout credentials. A win over the title holders would boost their credentials ahead of the semis.
Wolfsburg vs Lyon
The pair lock horns for the twelfth time in European competition. Lyon lead the rivalry and have beaten Wolfsburg in three finals.
Lyon arrive with a record of eight European titles. Wolfsburg, twice winners of the competition, will seek a positive result to close the gap.
Manchester United vs Bayern Munich
This tie is a first in UEFA women’s club history between the two clubs. Manchester United include three former Bayern players in their squad.
Lea Schüller is the most recent ex-Bayern at United. She has surpassed 100 career goals and will try to score against her former side.
Broadcast information
Fans in the United States can follow the action on ESPN Deportes. Viewers in Mexico will be able to watch on TVC.
All quarter-final winners will advance to the semifinals. For continued coverage, follow Filmogaz.com.
