The UEFA Women’s Champions League league phase resumes Wednesday with Matchday 3, alongside midweek Serie A and EFL Cup games. With the halfway point approaching, teams have a chance to strengthen their position or revive their campaigns before February’s knockout playoffs.

By the Numbers
  • Barcelona beat Paris FC 5-2 and Roma 6-0 in its first two league-phase matches.
  • Four league-phase rounds remain after Matchday 3 before February’s knockout playoffs.
Yes, But

The table is still taking shape: only one team has won both of its opening matches, while other clubs have mixed results or are already under pressure.

State of Play
  • Wednesday’s featured matchups include Chelsea vs. Roma, Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid, and Arsenal vs. Benfica.
  • Thursday’s slate includes Barcelona vs. HB Koge and Manchester City vs. Paris Saint-Germain.
  • Barcelona enters in strong form after scoring 11 goals across its first two matches.
What’s Next

Matchday 3 begins Wednesday, Oct. 28, with more Champions League games Thursday, Oct. 29. Results could reshape the standings as clubs approach the final four rounds of the league phase.

Bottom Line

This is a pivotal checkpoint, not a final verdict: clubs can create separation now, but there is still time for the standings to shift before the playoffs.