UEFA Women's Champions League Quarterfinals: Key Matches and Storylines The 2025-26 UEFA Women’s Champions League enters its quarterfinal phase with high-stakes second-leg matches set to unfold on Wednesday and Thursday. The four ties feature domestic rivals, historic clashes, and opportunities for upsets as teams aim to advance to the semifinals. The second legs will be broadcast live on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network, with comprehensive coverage including pre-match analysis, studio commentary, and post-match recaps. The first-leg results have set the stage for dramatic comebacks or decisive victories. Arsenal, leading 3-1 over Chelsea, will host the Gunners in a rematch that could determine their path to the semifinals. Meanwhile, Wolfsburg hold a narrow 1-0 advantage against OL Lyonnes, the eight-time Champions League winners, while Manchester United, making their debut in the competition, trail Bayern Munich 3-2. FC Barcelona, having defeated Real Madrid 6-2 in the first leg, now face the challenge of maintaining their momentum against their La Liga rivals. The second-leg schedule includes matches starting at 1:45 p.m. and 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Bayern Munich will face Manchester United, a team hoping to overcome a 3-2 deficit and make history as the first English club to reach the semifinals. Chelsea and Arsenal’s clash, a domestic rivalry intensified by their Champions League campaign, will be a focal point for U.S. women’s national team fans. Chelsea’s Naomi Girma and Alyssa Thompson will face Arsenal’s Emily Fox, with both sides vying for a crucial win. Barcelona’s path to the semifinals appears more straightforward, as they hold a 6-2 first-leg advantage and enjoy home-field support at Camp Nou.#arsenal #paramount_plus #chelsea #uefa_womens_champions_league #cbs_sports_network
