"The former group stage has now been replaced by one league phase in which every point counts towards progress. The teams are split into three pots according to their UEFA coefficient and will be drawn against two teams from each, meaning six opponents, of which three will be faced at home and three away. All nine fixtures on the final matchday will be played simultaneously as everything goes down to the wire."
"The top four in the table will qualify automatically for the quarter-finals. The teams in places five to eight will contest a play-off against a team ranked nine to 12. The higher positioned teams in the table will get to play the second leg at home. The four play-off winners will then advance to quarter-finals to play one of the top four teams, who will also play the second leg at home, in the usual knockout format."
From 2025/26 the competition will feature 18 teams and replace the group stage with a single league phase where each team faces six opponents—three home, three away. Every point gained in the league phase counts toward progression, increasing the importance of consistent results across more matches. Teams are seeded into three pots by UEFA coefficient, influencing draw difficulty and strategic planning. Places one to four qualify directly for the quarter-finals, while places five to eight face play-offs against nine to 12, with higher-ranked teams hosting the second leg. The format heightens demands on squad depth, rotation, travel logistics and competitive consistency for FC Bayern Women and rivals.
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