The road to the 2025 UEFA Women’s Champions League final in Lisbon has been set following the draw for the quarter-finals and semi-finals. With Europe’s top clubs ready to battle for continental glory, the matchups promise thrilling encounters as teams aim for a place in the final at Estádio José Alvalade on 24 May.
Quarter-Final Draw
- QF1: Real Madrid (ESP) 🆚 Arsenal (ENG)
- QF2: Manchester City (ENG) 🆚 Chelsea (ENG)
- QF3: Wolfsburg (GER) 🆚 Barcelona (ESP)
- QF4: Bayern München (GER) 🆚 Lyon (FRA)
The quarter-finals will be played over two legs, with the first matches on 18/19 March and the return fixtures on 26/27 March.
Semi-Final Draw
- SF1: Wolfsburg / Barcelona 🆚 Manchester City / Chelsea
- SF2: Real Madrid / Arsenal 🆚 Bayern München / Lyon
The semi-finals will also be two-legged, with the first legs scheduled for 19/20 April and the second legs on 26/27 April.
In an additional draw, it was determined that the winners of Semi-Final 2 (Real Madrid/Arsenal vs Bayern München/Lyon) will be the notional home team for the final in Lisbon.
How the Draws Were Conducted
Quarter-Finals
- Group winners were drawn against runners-up from different groups.
- No country protection applied.
- Runners-up were designated as the home team for the first leg.
Semi-Finals
- No seeding or country protection applied.
- The quarter-final winners were drawn randomly to determine the matchups.
Final
- A separate draw determined the notional home team for the final.
Road to Lisbon: Key Dates
🔹 Quarter-Finals:
📅 First leg – 18/19 March
📅 Second leg – 26/27 March
🔹 Semi-Finals:
📅 First leg – 19/20 April
📅 Second leg – 26/27 April
🔹 Final (Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon):
📅 24 May 2025
With reigning champions Barcelona, past winners Lyon and Chelsea, and ambitious challengers like Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Bayern München all in the mix, the Women’s Champions League knockout rounds are set to deliver high-intensity clashes as teams push for European glory.
