UEFA Women's Champions League On August 30, we will find out which teams advance to the 3rd qualifying round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League 2025/26. The stakes are high, the winners will play in the autumn for a spot in the group stage, while the losers will try their luck in the brand-new UEFA Europa Cup.
Awaiting in the next round are powerhouses like St. Pölten, Real Madrid, Häcken, Paris FC, Atlético Madrid, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Sporting CP.
LEAGUE PATH
Group 1 – Hammarby (Sweden)
Final (19:00):
Manchester United vs Hammarby
The highlight of the day will be the clash of two offensive machines. United smashed PSV 4:0, while Hammarby won a crazy 5:4 match against Metalist. Expect a goal-fest and top-level entertainment.
3rd Place Match (12:00):
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs PSV Eindhoven
For both teams, it’s a chance for their first win this season and a fight for a Europa Cup spot.
Group 2 – Sparta Prague (Czech Republic)
Final (15:00):
AS Roma vs Sparta Praha
Roma confidently defeated Aktobe 2:0, while the hosts edged out Nordsjælland after a thriller (4:4, 4:3 on penalties). The Italians have the experience advantage, but the Czech crowd could be their toughest opponent.
3rd Place Match (15:00):
Nordsjælland vs Aktobe
Danish youth against the fierce Kazakh squad a battle for prestige and ranking points.
Group 3 – Inter (Italy)
Final (17:00):
Brann vs Braga
Brann overcame the hosts 2:1, and Braga beat Valur 3:1. Expect a balanced battle where every inch of the pitch will matter.
3rd Place Match (11:00):
Valur vs Inter
The Icelanders face the Italians in a match for pride. For Inter, it’s a chance to redeem themselves after a disappointing semifinal.
Group 4 – Austria Vienna (Austria)
Final (14:00):
Austria Wien vs FC Minsk
The hosts beat Glasgow City 2:0 in style and will now fight for promotion against the tough Belarusians. The prize? A ticket to Round 3 and a shot at the group stage.
CHAMPIONS PATH
Group 1 – Mura (Slovenia)
Final (18:00):
Mura vs GKS Katowice
After a dramatic 3:2 win over Spartak, Mura faces a solid GKS side that calmly defeated BIIK 2:0. The Polish team will rely on a solid defense, while the hosts will attack a true clash of styles.
3rd Place Match (11:00):
BIIK-Shymkent vs Spartak Myjava
Group 2 – Apollon LFC (Cyprus)
Final (20:30):
Fortuna Hjørring vs Young Boys
Fortuna’s tactical discipline earned them a 2:1 win over Hibernian, while Young Boys eliminated the hosts with a narrow 1:0 victory. Expect a tight contest.
3rd Place Match (16:00):
Apollon vs Hibernian
The Cypriot side will play for their fans, hoping to finish the tournament on a high note.
Group 3 – OH Leuven (Belgium)
Final (20:00):
Rosengård vs OH Leuven
The Swedes crushed Ljuboten 5:0 in the semifinals, while the hosts showed great character by eliminating Sarajevo after extra time. Rosengård are the favorites, but the Belgians are eyeing an upset.
3rd Place Match (13:00):
Sarajevo vs Ljuboten
Group 4 – Vllaznia (Albania)
Final (19:00):
Ferencváros vs Dinamo-BSUPC
Ferencváros dazzled with a 3:0 win over Racing, but Dinamo shocked everyone by knocking out the hosts 2:1. Expect an extremely tight final.
3rd Place Match (10:00):
Vllaznia vs Racing Union Luxembourg
Group 5 – Gintra (Lithuania)
Final (17:00):
Vorskla Poltava vs Gintra
After a spectacular 5:0 victory over Lanchkhuti, Vorskla looks like the favorite, but Gintra will fight to the last whistle with the support of their fans.
3rd Place Match (11:00):
Farul Constanța vs Lanchkhuti
Group 6 – Twente (Netherlands)
Final (19:00):
Twente vs Breiðablik
The Dutch side is in fantastic form after demolishing Crvena Zvezda 6:0. Breiðablik, coming off a solid 3:1 win over Athlone, will try to resist, but there’s only one favorite here.
3rd Place Match (13:00):
Crvena Zvezda vs Athlone Town
Group 7 – HJK Helsinki (Finland)
Final (18:00):
Slavia Praha vs Vålerenga
After a tough 2:1 battle against ABB Fomget, Slavia faces Vålerenga, who edged out the hosts 1:0. Expect a fast-paced, attacking game.
3rd Place Match (12:00):
ABB Fomget vs HJK Helsinki
Key Facts
- Only the winners of the finals advance; the rest drop to the new UEFA Europa Cup.
- In case of a draw — extra time and penalties will decide the outcome.
- The 3rd round draw will take place on August 31 at 12:00 CET, with matches scheduled for September 11 and 18.
