Excitement is in the air as UEFA Women’s Champions League 2024-25 draws closer. The draw for the second round, held in Nyon, Switzerland, has set the stage for exhilarating contests. In this competition, the level of intensity is very high with top European teams scrambling for the limited space available at the group stage.
Format of Second Round
The tournament’s second round will be categorized into two paths:
Champions Path: In this category, 14 teams are competing for 7 spots in the group stage.
League Path: Five group stage positions are being bid for by 10 competing teams in this path
Each path consists of two-legged ties so that to advance they have to win both matches. The first leg will be played on September 18-19 while return leg will be on September 25-26. Teams progressing from this point onward will join automatic entrants such as Barcelona, Lyon, Chelsea or Bayern Munchen at group stages.
Teams Competing in Round 2
The teams in this round consist of 15 squads that progressed from the first-round finals, joined by nine heavyweights entering at this stage. Clubs like Manchester City, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid are among those who start their journey now.
Champions Path Teams:
Häcken
Hammarby
Wolfsburg
Real Madrid
Juventus
Paris Saint-Germain
Roma
Slavia Praha
These teams are raring to go, with their eyes set on advancing to the group stage and competing for European glory.
Key Matchups in Round 2
The draw has thrown up some exciting matchups in both the League Path and Champions Path, with top European teams going head-to-head. Here’s a look at some of the standout fixtures:
First Leg (September 18-19):
Sporting Lisbon (Portugal) vs. Real Madrid (Spain): Real Madrid enters as strong favorites, but Sporting Lisbon is known for its grit.
Juventus (Italy) vs. Paris Saint-Germain (France): A clash of two titans, this tie promises to be one of the most anticipated.
Paris FC (France) vs. Manchester City (England): Manchester City will be eager to prove their mettle against Paris FC.
Fiorentina (Italy) vs. Wolfsburg (Germany): Wolfsburg is a perennial contender, but Fiorentina won’t go down without a fight.
Häcken (Sweden) vs. Arsenal (England): Arsenal, with their rich history in the competition, will look to impose their dominance.
Champions Path (September 18-19):
St. Polten (Austria) vs. Mura (Slovenia)
Benfica (Portugal) vs. Hammarby (Sweden)
Osijek (Croatia) vs. Twente (Netherlands)
Galatasaray (Turkey) vs. Slavia Prague (Czech Republic)
Roma (Italy) vs. Servette (Switzerland)
Second Leg (September 25-26):
September 25-26: Champions Path
With Champions Path and League Path, fans have lots of excitement to expect from high-profile talent on display. Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid will be ready to flaunt their influence but there are lesser known teams also vying for a breakthrough in the contest.
What Should We Anticipate?
In round two, this stage is very essential since it involves club sides such as Barcelona and Lyon which form part of group stages testing themselves with the best clubs of Europe. Every team will push hard to give its best performance during this period, thus dramatic confrontations expected over two-leg matches by spectators.
Will the goliaths be victorious or will there be unexpected surprises? Continue tracking how UEFA women’s champions league season 2024-25 unfolds with dramatic top ranked game on pitch!
