The 2025/26 UEFA Women’s Champions League Quarterfinals bring Europe’s best eight clubs to a two-legged knockout stage full of tactical battles, star performances, and high stakes. Expect tight first legs and open second legs as teams chase aggregate advantage and a place in the semi-finals. The UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinal line-up was finalised after the play-off round on February 19, 2026.
The top seeds — FC Barcelona, OL Lyon, Chelsea and Bayern Munich — will face the four teams advancing from the play-offs, while Manchester United, Real Madrid, Arsenal and VfL Wolfsburg have already secured quarter-final places.
The other matchups see Arsenal go up against Chelsea and Wolfsburg take on eight-time champions Lyon, with first legs scheduled for March 24 and 25.
UEFA Women’s Champions League Quarterfinals Schedule
| Match | Home Team (1st Leg) | Away Team (1st Leg) | First Leg | Second Leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF 1 | Manchester United | Bayern Munich | 24/25 March | 1 April |
| QF 2 | Real Madrid | FC Barcelona | 24/25 March | 2 April |
| QF 3 | Arsenal | Chelsea | 24/25 March | 1 April |
| QF 4 | VfL Wolfsburg | OL Lyon | 24/25 March |
Path to the Final
- Semi-final 1: Winner of Manchester United / Bayern Munich vs Winner of Real Madrid / FC Barcelona.
- Semi-final 2: Winner of Arsenal / Chelsea vs Winner of VfL Wolfsburg / OL Lyon.
- Final: The final will be held at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, Norway, on May 23, 2026
Key matchups & what to watch
- Manchester United vs Bayern Munich — Look for United’s compact defence versus Bayern’s quick transitions; away goals will be decisive.
- Real Madrid vs Barcelona — El Clásico at European level: tactical tightness, midfield battles and fine margins in set-pieces.
- Arsenal vs Chelsea — London derby intensity: expect physical duels, wing play, and substitutions to swing the ties.
- Wolfsburg vs Lyon — Two heavyweight systems collide; expect tactical chess and multiple strategic adjustments across both legs.
The UEFA Women’s Champions League Quarterfinals deliver the season’s most intense two-legged ties — tactical nuance, headline players, and knockout drama.
