Juventus vs VfL Wolfsburg in the second leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League play-off after a dramatic 2–2 first leg in Germany. Juventus will feel they left plenty of chances behind in the AOK Stadion — they led 2–0 before Wolfsburg pulled one back from the spot and then equalised deep in stoppage time — so the return in Turin promises tension and attacking intent from both sides.
Juventus arrive in decent domestic form and will lean on forwards like Ana Capeta to turn home advantage into a win, while Wolfsburg will back their late fightback and experience on the European stage.
Juventus vs VfL Wolfsburg Women Match Info, Preview, Starting XI and Where to watch
- Tournament – UEFA Women’s Champions League (Knockout play-offs).
- Match Date – Thursday, 19 February 2026.
- Kick-off Time – USA (ET): 12:45 PM | Europe (CET/GMT+1): 6:45 PM | Local (Turin): 18:45 CET (17:45 UTC).
- Stadium – Allianz Stadium (Juventus home).
Past 5 matches (all competitions:
- Juventus form: W W W W W (example: Serie A / Cup / Champions League form — see club fixtures).
- Wolfsburg form: W D W L W (includes UWCL & Frauen-Bundesliga results).
Team News
Below is a concise check on availability, recent performance and the key talking points for each team ahead of the return leg.
| Juventus (last 5) | VfL Wolfsburg (last 5) |
|---|---|
| Juventus 4–0 Sassuolo (W) | Wolfsburg 2–2 Juventus (W) — first leg (D) |
| Juventus 2–0 Como (W) | Wolfsburg 4–0 Nürnberg (W) |
| Juventus 3–0 Parma (W) | Wolfsburg 1–3 Bayern (L) |
| Juventus 2–1 Ternana (W) | Wolfsburg 2–0 Köln (W) |
| Juventus 2–2 Wolfsburg (D) — first leg | Wolfsburg 2–2 Juventus (D) — first leg |
Notes/injuries:
Juventus showed plenty of attacking strength in the first leg, with Ana Capeta and Amalie Vangsgaard both finding the net, but a late goal conceded raises questions about their focus.
Wolfsburg’s stoppage-time equaliser (Sarai Linder) swung momentum their way, and their ability to control possession will be a major factor in Turin. Check official squad releases for any last-minute injury updates.
Head to Head
These two sides have met a handful of times in recent UWCL ties — games have tended to be competitive and sometimes high-scoring.
| Total matches | Juventus wins | Wolfsburg wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Juventus vs VfL Wolfsburg Women Starting XI Lineups
| Position | Juventus Women | VfL Wolfsburg Women |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Daniëlle de Jong | Stina Johannes |
| Defenders | Martina Lenzini, Mathilde Harviken, Emma Kullberg, Estela Carbonell | Sarai Linder, Caitlin Dijkstra, Joelle Wedemeyer, Thea Bjelde |
| Midfielders | Lia Wälti, Abi Brighton, Eva Schatzer | Janina Minge, Alexandra Popp, Ella Peddemors |
| Forwards | Barbara Bonansea, Amalie Vangsgaard, Ana Capeta | Svenja Huth, Lineth Beerensteyn, Vivien Endemann |
Match Prediction
Juventus will want to press early and punish Wolfsburg on transitions; Wolfsburg will try to dominate possession and avoid being dragged into quick counters.
Given the 2–2 first-leg and Juventus’ strength at home, this should be close — expect goals, late action, and a narrow result.
- Predicted score: Juventus 2–1 VfL Wolfsburg (Juventus advance on aggregate).
How to Watch Juventus vs VfL Wolfsburg Women
- Europe: Disney+ has secured the rights to all 75 games of the 2025/26 season in most European territories.
- United States: All fixtures are broadcast live on CBS Sports and Paramount+.
- Global/Other Regions: DAZN continues to provide coverage for the UWCL in many international markets.
