UEFA Women's Champions League
Wolfsburg faces Juventus in Women's Champions League playoff
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The UEFA Women's Champions League knockout phase play-offs continue on Thursday with first-leg matches between VfL Wolfsburg and Juventus, followed by Atletico Madrid against Manchester United. These games determine the final quarter-final spots alongside Barcelona, Olympique Lyonnais, Chelsea and Bayern München. Wolfsburg aims to leverage home advantage, while Juventus seeks a rare deep run in the competition.
The 2025/26 UEFA Women's Champions League resumes after its inaugural league phase, as eight teams compete in the first-ever knockout phase play-offs to join the top four in the quarter-finals. Matches begin on February 11 with OH Leuven facing Arsenal and Paris FC hosting Real Madrid. The new format has delivered increased drama and competitiveness throughout the season.
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The Football Association of Ireland has submitted a preliminary bid to UEFA to stage the 2029 Women’s Champions League final at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. This proposal follows a three-month exploratory process involving key stakeholders. If selected, the event would mark another major European final at the venue.