Real Madrid Women vs Barcelona Women: Preview, Predictions, and Lineups
The Champions League quarter-final between Real Madrid and Barcelona brings the Spanish clásico to Europe. Only one team will advance to the semi-finals after this two-legged tie.
Match details
- Venue: Alfredo Di Stéfano, Madrid, Spain.
- Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
- Kick-off: 18:45 CET (13:45 ET, 11:45 MEX).
- Referee: To be confirmed.
- Broadcast: ESPN Deportes (USA), TVC (Mexico), Disney+, Teledeporte, TV3 and RTVE Play (Spain).
Context and recent meetings
Barcelona reach the quarters as group leaders and remain unbeaten in the competition. They have not lost in 24 matches across all competitions.
The clubs met previously in 2021/22 in the quarters. Barcelona won that tie 8-3 on aggregate. One of those matches drew over 90,000 fans at Camp Nou.
Head-to-head this season
The teams faced each other three times this season. Barcelona won all three encounters. The Catalans scored 10 goals and conceded none in those meetings.
The most recent meeting occurred on 5 February 2026. Barcelona won 4-0 in the Copa de la Reina quarter-final.
Real Madrid — form and news
Real Madrid entered the quarter-finals via the play-offs. They eliminated Paris FC by a 5-2 aggregate to reach this stage.
The team sits second in Liga F and carries a seven-match winning run in the league. Coach Pau Quesada has stressed a high press and defensive solidity.
Key player Caroline Weir has five Champions League goals. Signe Bruun will be absent after suffering a head injury.
Probable Real Madrid lineup
- Formation: 4-3-3 (expected)
- Misa Rodríguez; Eva Navarro, María Méndez, Maëlle Lakrar, Yasmim;
- Sara Däbritz, Filippa Angeldahl, Caroline Weir;
- Athenea del Castillo, Linda Caicedo, Naomie Feller.
Barcelona — form and news
Barcelona are widely viewed as favorites. They topped their Champions League group without defeat.
The side has won 32 of 35 matches so far this season and leads Real Madrid by ten points in Liga F.
Injuries remove key names from selection. Aitana Bonmatí, Laia Aleixandri and Mapi León are out. Ewa Pajor is the team’s top scorer in Europe with four goals.
Probable Barcelona lineup
- Formation: 4-3-3 (expected)
- Cata Coll; Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, Aïcha Cámara, Esmee Brugts;
- Vicky López, Patri Guijarro, Alexia Putellas;
- Caroline Graham Hansen, Ewa Pajor, Claudia Pina.
Preview and predictions
This preview covers Real Madrid Women vs Barcelona Women. It also outlines likely predictions and lineups.
Barcelona arrive as favorites given form and recent history. Real Madrid will rely on pressing and organization to stay competitive.
Expect an open, intense first leg at the Alfredo Di Stéfano. A realistic prediction favors Barcelona to take a lead into the return fixture. A 3-1 result for Barcelona is a plausible outcome, though a 2-1 scoreline also fits the balance of the tie.
Filmogaz.com will follow the tie and provide updates ahead of the second leg. Fans should watch team announcements for final lineups and injury news.
