Four teams, including former champions Wolfsburg, secured their places in the group stage of the 2024-25 UEFA Women’s Champions League. Arsenal and PSG will need to overcome deficits in the second leg to qualify, while eight more teams will compete for the remaining spots in the final round of qualifying on September 26. The group stage draw will take place on September 27, with matches kicking off on October 8/9 and continuing until December 16/17.
VfL Wolfsburg dominated Fiorentina with a resounding 5-0 victory to secure their place in the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage. Meanwhile, Hammarby pulled off a dramatic comeback against Benfica, securing a last-minute goal to progress to the next round.
Bayer Leverkusen secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Wolfsburg thanks to Victor Boniface’s stoppage-time winner. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund suffered a humiliating 5-1 defeat at the hands of Stuttgart, highlighting their struggles following their Champions League final appearance.
Manchester City showcased their strength in the Women’s Champions League second round qualifying, crushing Paris FC 5-0 away from home. Meanwhile, Arsenal suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Hacken in Sweden. Other matches saw dominant performances from Juventus, Wolfsburg, and Roma, setting the stage for the second leg ties next week.
Bayern Munich’s new coach Vincent Kompany remains unfazed ahead of his Bundesliga debut against Wolfsburg, despite the pressure of restoring the club to dominance. The former Manchester City captain is excited about the challenge and sees Bayer Leverkusen, last season’s champions, as formidable rivals. Kompany also hints at potential debuts for new signings Michael Olise and Joao Palhinha.
