The UEFA Women’s Champions League best eight draw was held in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday. Leaders Lyon will face Chelsea, while Arsenal will face Bayern Munich. Elsewhere, Barcelona will play Roma and PSG will play Wolfsburg.
The draw opens up the possibility of a semi-final between Lyon and Barcelona, a repeat of the finals of the 2019 and 2022 competitions.
Arsenal sidestepped a tough test as Lyon already faced the French giants in the group stage.
But forgoing Bayern Munich means the Gunners will face PSG or Wolfsburg in the final.
While the North London side have struggled to score goals this season, Bayern have also been inconsistent. Both teams therefore have the potential to advance to the last four.
Chelsea face tough draw
Chelsea, on the other hand, are in the toughest draw among the English teams. Despite the injury, Lyon has been a big test for the Blues, with the French club winning the competition on eight occasions. Both clubs are front-runners in their respective leagues, and it remains to be seen whether Chelsea’s attacking prowess can disrupt Apple Cart.
Both London-based clubs are out ahead of the first leg, scheduled for 21-22 March. The home tie for the second leg will take place a week later.
The semi-finals will be held on April 22nd and 23rd. The final of the tournament he will take place on June 3rd at the Philipsstadion in PSV Eindhoven.
UEFA Women’s Champions League Draw Draw:
Quarter finals
QF1 – Bayern Munich v Arsenal
QF2 – Lyon v Chelsea
QF3 – AS Roma v FC Barcelona
QF4 – Paris Saint-Germain v VfL Wolfsburg
semi-finals
SF1 – QF4 Winner v QF1 Winner
SF2 – QF2 Winner v QF3 Winner
Last
SF2 Winner v SF1 Winner
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