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Women’s Champions League draw: Barcelona and Madrid’s rivals defined

The draw for the league phase of the Women’s Champions League took place in Nyon, determining the opponents for FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.

4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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This Friday, the draw for the league phase of the Women’s Champions League was held at UEFA headquarters in Nyon. During this event, the FC Barcelona women’s team learned about their opponents, while Real Madrid also received information about their rivals for this phase.

FC Barcelona, the current champion, has drawn a group that is considered manageable, allowing them to pursue the defense of their title won in Oslo and their fifth continental crown. The final is scheduled for May 29, 2027, in Warsaw.

In contrast, Real Madrid faces a more complicated situation. Being part of Pot 2, the team will go up against Juventus, Häcken, Roma, Benfica, and Paris FC.

The draw has generated various expectations among fans, as the path to the final has been distinctly outlined for both clubs. The difference in the difficulty of the groups has been a topic of active discussion among the media.

League phase matches will begin soon, and teams will aim to accumulate points to advance in the competition. Supporters of both clubs are keenly watching how the matches will unfold and how their respective teams will perform.

This draw also includes the possibility of reunions between players who have recently changed clubs, such as Mariona Caldentey, Ona Batlle, and Olga Carmona, adding extra interest to the matchups.

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