Italian women's football reaches a historic peak this season with three Serie A sides competing in the UEFA Women's Champions League League Phase for the second consecutive year. The draw in Nyon has set an exciting road ahead for Roma, Juventus, and Inter, each facing a mixture of continental powerhouses when the competition kicks off on 22 and 23 September.
Roma and Juventus Face Familiar Foes
As Italian champions, Roma drew one of the most demanding groups, hosting Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Servette at home while travelling to Chelsea, Benfica, and Leuven. The Giallorossi will renew acquaintances with four opponents from last season's League Phase, including their trip to Stamford Bridge where former Roma forward Giulia Dragoni now plays for Chelsea.
Juventus face Paris Saint-Germain, Hacken, and Austria Vienna away, with Lyon, Benfica, and Leuven coming to Turin. The Old Lady will again battle Lyon and Benfica after last season's encounters, adding continuity to their European campaign.
Inter's Historic European Challenge
Fresh from their stunning knockout victory over Wolfsburg, Inter make their League Phase debut with arguably the toughest assignment. Drawn from pot three, the Nerazzurri must host Arsenal, Hacken, and Manchester City while travelling to Lyon, Real Madrid, and Austria Vienna. This high-profile schedule reflects Inter's journey through the qualifying rounds to reach Europe's elite group stage.
The format mirrors the men's competition, with all 18 teams playing six matches—three home and three away—against different opponents from each pot. Following the league phase, the top four advance directly to the quarter-finals, while teams finishing fifth through twelfth compete in playoff matches for the remaining four spots. Matches are scheduled for 18 December in Nyon, though dates remain subject to change. The Italian clubs will discover their complete fixture schedule within hours, setting the stage for a crucial campaign in European women's football.
