Eight-time champion Lyon and Italian upstart Roma are set to clash in a highly anticipated Women's Champions League match this week. Both teams have maintained perfect records going into this third round of matches, with Lyon and Roma leading Group A with six points each.
Meanwhile, other top-performing teams such as Manchester City, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich have also secured two wins in their opening matches. On the flip side, newcomers Celtic, Galatasaray, Vålerenga, and St. Pölten are still seeking their first points in the group stage.
Manchester City, currently topping Group D, will face Sweden's Hammarby without star player Vivianne Miedema, who is recovering from a knee injury. Barcelona, the defending champion, aims to maintain its dominance as it faces St. Pölten in Spain.
In Group C, Bayern Munich, led by top scorer Pernille Harder, is favored to secure a third win against Vålerenga. Arsenal will take on Juventus in Turin, with both teams looking to bounce back from losses to Bayern.
Roma, eager to secure the top spot in Group A, faces a tough challenge against Lyon, the runner-up from the previous season. Galatasaray, coming off a heavy defeat to Roma, will battle against Wolfsburg, a two-time champion.
Chelsea, known for its high-scoring performances, will travel to Celtic in hopes of extending its winning streak under new coach Sonia Bompastor. Real Madrid, after securing its first points in the group, will face Twente in the upcoming matches.
As the Women's Champions League continues to unfold, fans can expect thrilling matchups and intense competition among Europe's top women's football clubs.
