Barcelona and Real Madrid define their path in the UEFA Women’s Champions League
UEFA has held the official draw for the UEFA Women’s Champions League league phase in Nyon, Switzerland, setting the challenges that the two giants of Spanish football must overcome: FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Barcelona seeks to reaffirm its hegemony
The reigning European champion, under the direction of Pere Romeu, is preparing for a group stage that combines tactical demand and emotional reunions. The Culé path includes high-level clashes, highlighting the visit of Arsenal and the trip to Germany to face Bayern Munich.
- Key duels: Arsenal (home) and Bayern Munich (away).
- Other rivals: Paris FC and Servette FC at home; Roma and Koge away.
The clash against Arsenal will be marked by the return to the city of Barcelona of figures like Ona Batlle and Mariona Caldentey, who now defend the London jersey.
The clash against the German side led by José Barcala is shaping up to be a litmus test, recalling the solidity that the Bavarians showed in previous editions against the blue and red team.
A complex schedule for Real Madrid
For its part, Pau Quesada’s Real Madrid faces a high-intensity league phase following a major restructuring of its squad, which has incorporated nine new pieces for this season.
The white team will have to measure their strength against heavy European rivals in a fight where the margin for error will be minimal:
- Home rivals: Paris Saint-Germain, Paris FC and Inter Milan.
- Away rivals: Bayern Munich, Roma and Manchester City.
The clash against Manchester City stands out for the individual quality of the English side, while the duel against Inter Milan will allow for a reunion with Ivana Andrés, a historic former player of the white club. Likewise, the visit of PSG will be a special event due to the return of well-known figures to the Spanish capital.
Both Barcelona and Real Madrid have their sights set on the grand final that will be held in Warsaw at the end of next May, where the new queen of European women’s football will be crowned.
