Women’s Champions League draw LIVE: Chelsea and Arsenal learn quarter-final and semi-final fate
Chelsea will play holders Lyon in the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals, while Arsenal face Bayern Munich - in a tough draw for both English teams.
Both Chelsea and Arsenal progressed as group winners, but the Blues were handed a nightmare draw against European champions Lyon - who were thumped 5-1 at home by Arsenal and finished as runners-up in Group C.
If Chelsea progress, they will face last year’s runners-up Barcelona or Roma in the semi-finals. Arsenal were put in the other side of the draw and if the Gunners defeat Bayern they will play either Paris Saint-Germain or Wolfsburg in the last eight.
Women’s Champions League draw LIVE
Arsenal take on Bayern Munich, Chelsea face Lyon in the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals
When are the quarter-finals and semi-finals?
Chelsea draw Lyon, Arsenal face Bayern Munich in Women’s Champions League quarter-finals
12:39 , Michael Jones
Chelsea will play holders Lyon in the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals, while Arsenal face Bayern Munich in a tough draw for both English teams.
Both Chelsea and Arsenal progressed as group winners, but the Blues were handed a nightmare draw against European champions Lyon - who were thumped 5-1 at home by Arsenal and finished as runners-up in Group C.
If Chelsea progress, they will face last year’s runners-up Barcelona or Roma in the semi-finals.
Arsenal were put in the other side of the draw and if the Gunners defeat Bayern they will play either Paris Saint-Germain or Wolfsburg in the last eight.
Chelsea draw Lyon, Arsenal face Bayern in Women’s Champions League quarter-finals
Women’s Champions League draw
12:29 , Michael Jones
Quarter finals to be played 21/22 March and 29/30 March.
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal
Lyon vs Chelsea
Roma vs Barcelona
Paris St-Germain vs Wolfsburg
Semi-finals to be played 22/23 April and 29/30 April
Paris St-Germain or Wolfsburg vs Bayern Munich or Arsenal
Lyon or Chelsea vs Roma or Barcelona
Final to be played 3 June
Winner of semi-final 2 vs Winner of semi-final 1
Women’s Champions League draw
12:24 , Michael Jones
Following the draw for the Women’s Champions League knockout rounds, looking ahead there is potential for an all English final.
Arsenal and Chelsea were drawn in opposite sides of the draw and would only meet each other in the climactic match.
For that to happen though Arsenal must first defeat Bayern Munich before one of either PSG or Wolfsburg. This is the easier side of the draw you feel though still pretty tough.
Chelsea take on the holders Lyon in their quarter-final before a potential semi-final against Barcelona - if the Spanish side defeat Roma.
Women’s Champions League draw
12:19 , Michael Jones
And finally, a regulation draw for the final is made to determine which team will be designated the home side.
The winners of semi-final 2 are drawn at home.
The final: Winner of semi-final 2 vs Winner of semi-final 1.
Women’s Champions League draw
12:18 , Michael Jones
The semi-final draw is done next:
The winners of quarter-final 4 (PSG vs Wolfsburg) play the winners of quarter-final 1 (Bayern Munich vs Arsenal)
The winners of quarter-final 2 (Lyon vs Chelsea) face the winners of quarter-final 3 (Roma vs Barcelona)
Women’s Champions League draw
12:16 , Michael Jones
Quarter-final draw in full:
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal
Lyon vs Chelsea
Roma vs Barcelona
PSG vs Wolfsburg
Women’s Champions League draw
12:16 , Michael Jones
Finally, Paris Saint-Germain will play Wolfsburg.
Women’s Champions League draw
12:15 , Michael Jones
Roma - making their first appearance at this stage of the competition - and drawn against Wolfsburg. They can’t face them as both teams were in the same group.
Instead Roma take on Barcelona.
Women’s Champions League draw
12:14 , Michael Jones
Ellen White pulls out the current holders Lyon next and they take on Chelsea.
Not the easiest draws for the English clubs those two.
Women’s Champions League draw
12:13 , Michael Jones
Bayern Munich are the first team out of the pot. They’ll face Arsenal in the first quarter-final.
Women’s Champions League draw
12:13 , Michael Jones
The rules of the draw are now read out so that everyone knows how the draw works. There are no constraints other than two teams who played each other cannot be drawn together.
Women’s Champions League draw
12:10 , Michael Jones
Ellen White, England’s leading goalscorer in the women’s game with 52 international goals is introduced as she’ll be conducting the draw.
“I don’t think it will ever sink in, it was such a special moment for us and on home soil too. It’s indescribable really.” says White when asked to reflect on the Lionesses victory at the Euros last year.
Women’s Champions League draw
12:05 , Michael Jones
After a summary of the tournament so far, a video plays featuring all eight of the quarter-finalist with highlights from the group stages focusing on how each side reached the quarter-finals.
Women’s Champions League dates: Road to Eindhoven
12:03 , Michael Jones
The draw for the Women’s Champions League knockout stages is about to begin. Here are the fixtures for the upcoming matches:
Quarter-finals First leg: 21/22 March Second leg: 29/30 March
Semi-finals First leg: 22/23 April Second leg: 29/30 April
Final (PSV Stadium, Eindhoven) 18:00 CET, 3 June
How have the quarter-finalists fared in previous last eight ties?
11:59 , Michael Jones
Arsenal: Won six, lost eight.
Barcelona: Won five, lost three.
Bayern Munich: Won two, lost three.
Chelsea: Won three, lost none.
Lyon: Won 12, lost one.
Paris Saint-Germain: Won six, lost one.
Roma: Appearing in quarter-finals for first time.
Wolfsburg: Won seven, lost three.
The venue for the final
11:55 , Michael Jones
Eindhoven’s PSV Stadium will stage the 2023 UEFA Women’s Champions League final at 18:00 CET on Saturday 3 June.
First opened in 1910, the 35,000-capacity PSV Stadium has a long history of hosting major matches, including the UEFA Cup finals of 1978 (second leg) and 2006, the second leg of the 1988 UEFA Super Cup and three games at UEFA EURO 2000.
On 6 April 2018, 30,238 fans at the home of PSV Eindhoven watched the Netherlands beat Northern Ireland on the way to the FIFA Women’s World Cup, a record crowd for any UEFA-organised women’s qualifier.
On 1 June 2019, a then Dutch record women’s football attendance of 30,640 saw the Netherlands face Australia in a friendly at the stadium.
What are the procedures for the semi-final and final draws?
11:51 , Michael Jones
At this stage of the competition, no teams are seeded and there is no country protection. The balls containing slips of paper ‘winners of quarter-final 1’ to ‘winners of quarter-final 4’ are placed in the central bowl and shuffled.
The first and the second ball drawn designate the first pairing of the semi-finals. In addition, the first ball drawn designates the home team for the first leg.
The same procedure is repeated to designate the second semi-final pairing.
For the final draw two balls containing slips of paper saying ‘winners of semi-final 1’ and ‘winners of semi-final 2’ are placed in the central bowl and shuffled.
The first team drawn determines the ‘home’ team for the final.
What is the quarter-final procedure?
11:47 , Michael Jones
The four balls containing the names of the group runners-up are placed in one bowl and the four balls containing the names of the group winners are placed in another bowl.
A ball is drawn from the bowl with the group runners-up. The team drawn is placed as the home team in the quarter-final 1 tie. A ball is then drawn from the bowl with the group winners. The team drawn is placed as the visiting team to complete the quarter-final 1 tie.
The same procedure is repeated to designate the remaining three quarter-final matches.
If a group winner is drawn against the runner-up from the same group, the group winner is moved to be the visiting team in the next tie and another group winner is drawn to complete the current tie.
Another group runner-up is then drawn to complete the next tie as the home team. Should a clash be possible when drawing the last two ties, the teams will be drawn and will be assigned to the ties.
Who are the group runners-up?
11:43 , Michael Jones
Group A: Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) – Two-time runners-up who are aiming for their seventh success in eight quarter-final appearances.
Group B: Roma (ITA) – This is their debut season in Europe and they’re the 55th different club to reach the last eight.
Group C: Lyon (FRA) – The holders and record eight-time champions have won an unmatched 12 quarter-finals from 13 attempts.
Group D: Bayern München (GER) – They have reached a fifth quarter-final in six seasons but are still aiming for first final appearance.
Who are the group winners?
11:38 , Michael Jones
Group A: Chelsea (ENG) – The 2021 runners-up have won all three of their past quarter-finals.
Group B: Wolfsburg (GER) – These two-time winners have reached a club record 11th consecutive quarter-final.
Group C: Arsenal (ENG) – The 2007 winners will play in their 15th Champions League quarter-finals.
Group D: Barcelona (ESP) – The 2021 winners are aiming for fourth final in five seasons.
How does the Women's Champions League knockout draw work?
11:34 , Michael Jones
In the quarter-finals, the four group winners are seeded and drawn against the four group runners-up, though no group winners can meet the runners-up from their own group.
The group runners-up will play the first legs at home and there is no country protection.
For the semi-final draw, four balls are prepared: Winners of Quarter-final 1, Winners of Quarter-final 2, and so on. The draw is without restriction, with the first team drawn in each tie playing the first leg at home.
A final draw is made for administrative purposes between the Winners of Semi-final 1 and Winners of Semi-final 2.
Women’s Champions League draw - when are the quarter-finals and semi-finals?
11:30 , Jamie Braidwood
Quarter-finalsFirst legs: 21/22 MarchSecond legs: 29/30 March
Semi-finalsFirst legs: 22/23 AprilSecond legs: 29/30 April
Final (PSV Stadium, Eindhoven)Saturday 3 June
Women’s Champions League draw LIVE
11:30 , Jamie Braidwood
The Women’s Champions League draw takes place today for the quarter-final and semi-final stage. Arsenal and Chelsea both progressed to the knockout rounds as group winners, and hopes are high that England could produce a Champions League winner for the first time since 2007 this season.
Both Women’s Super League clubs claimed eye-catching results as they topped their groups - with Arsenal thumping defending champions Lyon 5-1 away from home and Chelsea beating Paris Saint-Germain both home and away.
Both French teams will be out for revenge in the knockout stages, and they are joined by a host of Europe’s strongest teams with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Wolfsburg, Juventus and Roma all in the draw for the quarter-finals and semi-finals.
Barcelona will be out to reclaim their title after being dethroned by Lyon last season - and the route to the Eindhoven final will be revealed in today’s draw. Follow the Women’s Champions League draw, below.
