Today in Munich, the first semifinal match of the Women’s Champions League kicks off: at Allianz Arena, the reigning national championsβBayern MΓΊnich and Barcelonaβface off. Both teams enter the match as domestic leaders with impressive unbeaten runs, adding extra intrigue to this encounter.
Barcelona secured their national league title ahead of schedule, clinching the trophy four rounds before the end and leading Real Madrid by 16 points. The team has not lost since November 2025, when they fell to Real Sociedadβon that occasion, the decisive goal was scored by Edna Imade, who now plays for Bayern MΓΊnich. Since then, the Catalans have recorded 27 wins and just two draws. For coach Pere Romeu and his squad, the goal is to reach the Champions League final for the sixth consecutive time and to recover from last year’s defeat.
Bayern MΓΊnichβs streak
Bayern MΓΊnich also won the German title ahead of schedule, finishing 15 points ahead of their nearest rival, Wolfsburg. Since the heavy defeat to Barcelona in October (1:7), JosΓ© Barcalaβs team has gone unbeaten: 26 wins and one draw. In Munich, they make no secret of their desire to prove that the autumn rout was a fluke and that the home semifinal is a chance to rewrite the history of this rivalry.
Stakes and expectations
The match at Allianz Arena opens the battle for a place in the final, which will be held in Oslo. In the other semifinal, Arsenal face Lyon, but the Munich showdown is seen as one of the most anticipated of the season. Both clubs arrive in top form and with maximum motivation.
Tournament context
In recent years, the Women’s Champions League has become increasingly competitive, with Barcelona and Bayern Munich consistently reaffirming their status as European giants. The winner of this two-legged tie will earn the chance to compete for the continent’s premier club trophy in the final in Oslo.
