Arsenal Drawn Against Barcelona, Lyon in Champions League
Arsenal Drawn Against Barcelona, Lyon in Champions League
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Barcelona’s campaign comes during a period of transition, following the offseason departures of two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas and other prominent Spain internationals.
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Each of the 18 participating clubs is guaranteed €505,000 from UEFA’s €18.2 million prize-money fund, rather than receiving only an unspecified share of the overall distribution.
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The draw places Barcelona against Paris FC and Servette at home, with away matches at Bayern Munich, Roma and HB Køge; Real Madrid will host both Paris clubs and Inter Milan while traveling to Bayern, Roma and Manchester City.
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The draw was conducted with the 18 clubs split into three pots of six, with every team receiving two opponents from each pot—one home and one away.
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The second-tier Women’s Europa Cup has a €5.6 million prize fund and was won by Häcken in its debut season.
Arsenal drew one of the toughest paths in the Women's Champions League league phase, facing reigning champion Barcelona and eight-time winner Lyon CBS Sports. The Gunners will also play Benfica, Paris FC, Inter Milan, and HB Køge in a grueling 18-team format that begins September 22-23 Yahoo Sports. Chelsea and Manchester City landed equally star-studded groups, with Chelsea facing Lyon and City taking on Bayern Munich and PSG Head To Topics.
The league phase runs through December 16, with the top four teams advancing directly to the quarterfinals CBS Sports. Teams finishing fifth through 12th enter a February playoff round. UEFA will distribute €18.2 million among all 18 clubs, guaranteeing each team €505,000 upfront Yahoo Sports. The final takes place in Warsaw in late May.
Arsenal and Chelsea Face European Elite
Arsenal will host Barcelona, Paris FC, and one other opponent at home, while traveling to Lyon, Benfica, and HB Køge Citizen Digital. Chelsea's schedule includes a trip to Lyon, one of Europe's most successful clubs with eight Champions League titles Head To Topics. Manchester City must navigate matches against Bayern Munich, PSG, and Real Madrid—three of Europe's most formidable programs Yahoo Sports.
Barcelona Eyes European Glory After Summer Overhaul
Barcelona enters the competition as defending champion but in transition after losing major players during the offseason Yahoo Sports. Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas departed, along with other prominent Spain internationals Summary. Coach Renée Slegers must rebuild while competing in one of the toughest groups in the draw.
New Format Guarantees Money for Every Club
The 18-team league phase marks a shift from past tournaments where prize money varied widely CBS Sports. Now each club receives a guaranteed €505,000 from UEFA's €18.2 million fund, providing financial stability regardless of results Yahoo Sports. This structure differs sharply from traditional knockout formats where early exits meant minimal compensation.
High-Stakes Rematches Set Up Later Rounds
The draw creates potential rematches between Europe's powerhouses if they advance past the league phase Yahoo Sports. Barcelona and Bayern Munich will renew their rivalry, while the English clubs could face each other if both clear their groups. The format ensures the strongest teams likely meet in February's playoff round or later quarterfinals.
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