"Image source, Getty Images Holders Arsenal will host record eight-time winners Lyon in the league phase of the revamped Women's Champions League. Arsenal beat Barcelona in last season's final to win the Champions League for a second time, having previously lifted the trophy in 2007. The Gunners will also welcome Real Madrid and Twente, with trips to Bayern Munich, Benfica and Belgian club Leuven to come."
"There are 18 teams in this season's expanded league phase format - up from 16 across four groups in 2024-25 - with each club facing six teams. The top four automatically qualify for the quarter-finals and the eight teams ranked between fifth and 12th enter the knockout phase play-off round. Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, Norway, will host the final with the date to be confirmed between 22-24 May 2026."
Arsenal, holders and two-time Champions League winners, will host eight-time winners Lyon and face Real Madrid, Twente, Bayern Munich, Benfica and Leuven in the league phase. Manchester United debutants qualified through four rounds and will host Lyon, with visits from Paris FC and Valerenga, and away trips to Wolfsburg, Juventus and Atletico Madrid. Chelsea reunite with Barcelona after last season's semi-final defeat and will also face Paris FC, Roma, Wolfsburg, St Polten and Twente. The expanded league phase features 18 teams each playing six opponents; top four progress to quarter-finals, fifth to 12th enter play-off rounds. Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo will host the final in May 2026, matchday one is 7-8 October and the final round of games kicks off simultaneously on 17 December.
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