Barcelona Femení to face Bayern Munich in Women's Champions League semi-finals
Barcelona Femení have set up a UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final clash with FC Bayern Munich after comprehensively defeating Real Madrid. The Spanish champions progressed with a 6-0 victory at a sold-out Camp Nou on Thursday, completing an aggregate quarter-final win of 12-2. This marks Barcelona's eighth consecutive appearance in the competition's final four.
The tie against Bayern Munich will be a rematch of a league phase encounter from this season, where Barcelona inflicted a heavy 7-1 defeat on the German side at the Johan Cruyff Stadium. That result stands as Bayern's only loss in any competition this campaign. The two clubs have previously met in the knockout stages only once, with Barcelona winning a semi-final tie 2-0 on aggregate in the 2018/19 season.
Barcelona's current form is formidable, having scored 15 goals against Real Madrid across three matches in nine days, including two Liga F victories. Under coach Pere Romeu, the three-time Champions League winners have reached the final in each of the last five seasons, establishing themselves as the dominant force in European women's football. Their path to this stage was secured with a commanding performance, highlighting their attacking prowess and defensive solidity.
For Bayern Munich, the semi-final presents a significant opportunity for redemption after their heavy group-stage loss in Barcelona. The Frauen-Bundesliga side will aim to leverage their strong domestic form and organized defensive structure to challenge the tournament favorites. According to UEFA, the first leg will be played in Munich, with the return fixture at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona.
The other semi-final will feature defending champions Arsenal, who advanced earlier this week, against either VfL Wolfsburg or Olympique Lyonnais. That quarter-final tie will be decided later on Thursday, with Wolfsburg holding a 1-0 lead from the first leg. The draw ensures the final in Bilbao on May 25 will feature a clash between two of Europe's most in-form teams, with Barcelona seeking to continue their recent dominance of the competition.
