VfL Wolfsburg and Real Madrid have joined the elite group of Europe's top eight teams. The German side defeated Juventus Turin 2:0, while the Spanish team eliminated Paris FC. These results mean that the next phase will feature thrilling clashes, including a historic El Clasico, in which Ewa Pajor will debut for Barcelona at the renovated Spotify Camp Nou.

Wolfsburg eliminates Juventus

The German team won 2:0 in Turin, securing advancement after a draw in the first leg. Their next opponent will be Olympique Lyon.

El Clasico at Camp Nou

Real Madrid defeated Paris FC and will face Barcelona in the quarter-finals. The return match is scheduled for the legendary Spotify Camp Nou.

Ewa Pajor's debut

The Polish striker, who has already scored 16 goals in the league, will make her Champions League debut on Barcelona's main stadium.

The UEFA Women's Champions League play-off stage has concluded, determining the final teams to compete for the prestigious trophy. The most excitement came from VfL Wolfsburg's victory over Juventus Turin. After a 2:2 draw in the first leg, the German team won the return leg 2:0 thanks to goals from Vivien Endemann and Cory Zicai. This win is particularly significant as Wolfsburg had to cope without their leader, Alexandra Popp. This success means that in the quarter-finals, the German side will face French powerhouse Olympique Lyon, promising to be an absolute highlight of this round. Equally important decisions were made in Madrid, where Real Madrid defeated Paris FC 2:0 (5:2 on aggregate). Goals for "The Royals" were scored by Naomie Feller and an unfortunate intervention by Melween N'Dongala, who directed the ball into her own net. This victory paves the way for a women's El Clasico in the quarter-finals. FC Barcelona has already announced that the return match against Real will take place on April 2 at the thoroughly modernized Spotify Camp Nou stadium. This will be a special moment for Ewa Pajor, who will have the chance to showcase her skills in front of a massive audience while wearing the colors of "The Pride of Catalonia." In recent years, women's football has experienced unprecedented growth in popularity, symbolized by the record attendance at Camp Nou in 2022, when over 91,000 spectators watched Barcelona's match against Wolfsburg.In the other quarter-final pairings, Arsenal will face Chelsea in a London derby, and Manchester United will battle for advancement against Atletico Madrid. Simultaneously with the Champions League, the newly established Europa Cup is being played, where Eintracht Frankfurt is celebrating success. The German team defeated Danish side FC Nordsjaelland 3:2 and secured a spot in the semi-finals of this competition. The development of both tournaments confirms the notion that UEFA's new competition format significantly raises the level of competition on the continent. „I am very happy and incredibly proud of the team for managing to advance to the next round after such a difficult match in Turin.” — Lineth Beerensteyn [{"side1": "Juventus Turin", "side2": "VfL Wolfsburg", "score1": 0, "score2": 2, "round": "Play-off"}, {"side1": "Real Madrid", "side2": "Paris FC", "score1": 2, "score2": 0, "round": "Play-off"}, {"side1": "Arsenal", "side2": "OH Leuven", "score1": 3, "score2": 1, "round": "Play-off"}]

Mentioned People

  • Ewa Pajor — Polish striker for FC Barcelona, a star of the team, preparing for her appearance at Spotify Camp Nou.
  • Alexandra Popp — Leader of VfL Wolfsburg, who missed the match against Juventus due to health reasons.
  • Naomie Feller — Scorer of a goal for Real Madrid in the victorious match against Paris FC.