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The route to European glory has now been laid out after the UEFA Women's Champions League league phase draw in Nyon. England's top representatives now know what lies ahead, with a number of blockbuster fixtures confirmed for the new campaign.

Heavyweights set to clash in league phase

The shape of the 2026-27 UEFA Women's Champions League has officially been decided after the draw ceremony in Nyon. Arsenal have been given a stern examination after being paired with reigning giants Barcelona and Lyon. The Gunners, who were placed in Pot 1, must come through a demanding schedule that also features matches against Benfica, Paris FC, HB Koge and Inter.

Barcelona, widely seen as the side everyone wants to beat in European football, will offer the toughest possible test for Arsenal. The Catalan club will also take on Bayern Munich, Roma, Paris FC, Servette and HB Koge as part of their league phase programme.

Chelsea and Man City discover their path

Chelsea, another major name from Pot 1, have been drawn into a run of intriguing contests. The Blues are set to meet French heavyweights Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain in ties that promise a tactical battle for control. Their fixture list is completed by games against Roma, Hacken, Austria Wien and OH Leuven.

Manchester City, who went into the draw from Pot 3, also face a demanding route in the league phase. The Cityzens have been matched with PSG and Bayern Munich from the highest seedings. On top of that, they will play Real Madrid and Hacken from Pot 2, along with Austria Wien and Inter.

European giants prepare for major battles

Lyon, the competition's record eight-time champions, continue to set the benchmark for French football. Their league phase route includes marquee meetings with Chelsea and Arsenal. The French side will also come up against Juventus, Hacken, Inter and Servette.

Bayern have likewise learned the identity of their six opponents, including a heavyweight showdown with Barcelona and PSG. Die Roten are also scheduled to face Real Madrid, Benfica, Manchester City and Austria Wien. This line-up of fixtures can be seen as one of the most evenly matched yet fiercely competitive, with clubs from the leading leagues in Spain, France and England all involved.

Emerging contenders and knockout ambitions

Real Madrid continue their attempt to challenge the long-standing dominance of Europe's established powers, and their draw has created plenty of discussion. Las Blancas will measure themselves against PSG and Bayern, while also taking on Paris FC, Roma, Inter and City. The Spanish club have invested heavily in their squad to compete at this level, and their ability to collect points against the Pot 1 opposition could prove decisive in their push to progress.

Juventus and Roma fly the flag for Italy in the competition, with both clubs facing difficult assignments. Juventus will meet Lyon, PSG, Benfica, Hacken, OH Leuven and Austria Wien. Roma, meanwhile, are set for fixtures against Barcelona, Chelsea, Madrid, Benfica, Servette and OH Leuven.

With the final league table set to shape the route into the knockout rounds, every one of these clubs will be battling for every goal.