With four group-stage matches completed, the Women’s Champions League, league phase is heading toward a dramatic finish. The top four teams progress directly to the quarter-finals, while teams placed 5th to 12th will battle in two-legged play-offs.
Manchester United are one of five clubs already guaranteed at least a play-off spot, alongside Barcelona, Lyon, Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich.
“Every point now has massive value as teams fight for knockout qualification.”
Here’s how the English sides stand heading into the final two matchdays.
Arsenal: Fighting to Stay in Contention
Arsenal’s title defence has been rocky, with an opening loss to Lyon and a heavy collapse against Bayern Munich. Wins over Benfica and Real Madrid have helped them reach six points from four games, placing them 8th.
Despite inconsistent form, their final two fixtures are against bottom-half teams Twente and Leuven, leaving the Gunners optimistic about pushing for a top-four finish.
“Arsenal still control their own destiny with two favourable matchups ahead.”
Chelsea: Mixed Results but Building Momentum
Chelsea opened with a frustrating draw versus Twente but responded strongly with big wins over Paris FC and St Polten before earning a valuable 1-1 draw with Barcelona. They now sit 6th—just outside the automatic qualification zone.
Their remaining matches against Roma and Wolfsburg will likely decide whether they reach the quarter-finals directly or drop into the play-offs.
Manchester United: Strong Start, Tough Setback
United impressed early with three straight wins, but a heavy 5-2 defeat to Wolfsburg halted their momentum. With nine points from four games, they hold 4th place—just enough for automatic qualification.
However, upcoming fixtures against Lyon and Juventus mean improvement is essential if they want to protect their top-four position.
With just four points separating 4th and 12th place, everything remains wide open. The final matchday on 17 December, with all games kicking off simultaneously, could reshape the standings right up to the final whistle.
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