"European champions Arsenal will face eight-time winners Lyon in the league phase of the Women's Champions League, following Friday's draw. Arsenal won their second European crown by overcoming Barcelona in May's final, with Stina Blackstenius scoring the only goal of the game. They are one of three Women's Super League teams to feature in the revamped, 18-team league phase, which will see each team play six games under a format similar to that adopted by the men's competition."
"Chelsea won an English treble last season but were routed 8-2 on aggregate by Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals, and they will get a chance for revenge in the league stage. The Blues will host the Blaugrana - who have made the last five finals, winning three - as well as Roma and Paris FC, while Wolfsburg, St Polten and Twente are their away fixtures."
"Manchester United are appearing in the main draw for the very first time after Elisabeth Terland's hat-trick helped them beat Brann 3-1 in the second leg of their third-round qualification tie on Thursday. Marc Skinner's team have been handed a tough slate of games, facing Lyon, Paris Saint-Germain and Valerenga at home, while visiting Wolfsburg, Atletico Madrid and Juventus. Aside from their trip to Chelsea, Barcelona will visit Roma and Paris FC, while playing host to Bayern Munich, Benfica and OH Leuven."
Arsenal will face Lyon in the new 18-team Women's Champions League league phase after winning their second European title with a 1-0 final victory over Barcelona. The revamped format features six games per team, similar to the men's competition. Arsenal's group also includes Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Twente, Benfica and OH Leuven. Chelsea, fresh from an English treble but edged 8-2 on aggregate by Barcelona in the Champions League semis, will host Barcelona, Roma and Paris FC and travel to Wolfsburg, St Polten and Twente. Manchester United reached the main draw for the first time after Elisabeth Terland's hat-trick, and will host Lyon, Paris Saint-Germain and Valerenga while visiting Wolfsburg, Atletico Madrid and Juventus. Matchday one is scheduled for October 7 and 8 and the full fixture order is yet to be released.
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