Women’s Champions League: Matchday 4 Recap
Date: November 20, 2025, 08:05 PM ET
The latest round of matches in the UEFA Women’s Champions League provided thrilling encounters as teams began to establish their positions in the standings. On Wednesday, Arsenal came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory against Real Madrid, with Alessia Russo scoring both goals for the Gunners.
In other matches, OL Lyonnes managed to level the score at 3-3 against Juventus, while VfL Wolfsburg dominated Manchester United with a decisive 5-2 win. Paris FC earned a solid 2-0 triumph over Benfica, and Valerenga and St. Polten ended their clash with a 2-2 draw.
Thursday’s fixtures featured a highly anticipated clash between Barcelona and Chelsea, which ended in a 1-1 stalemate. Paris Saint-Germain continued their disappointing campaign, losing 3-1 to Bayern Munich. Atlético Madrid enjoyed a commanding 4-0 win against FC Twente, and OH Leuven and Roma played to a 1-1 draw.
Insights on Chelsea and Barcelona
Yash Thakur: Chelsea demonstrated resilience against Barcelona, limiting their opportunities to just nine shots, with only one clear chance. The Blues, unbeaten in all competitions this season, are eager to translate their strong performances into wins and aim for the coveted European title. Barcelona, while still a formidable force, exhibited some weaknesses recently, struggling against aggressive marking strategies employed by Chelsea and Real Madrid. Despite this, they remain a competitive side in the tournament.
Sam Marsden: The draw at Stamford Bridge shouldn’t lead to hasty conclusions. Chelsea may find satisfaction in the result, while Barcelona had chances to seize victory. Barcelona’s strength remains intact when all players are fit, but injuries could jeopardize their prospects in the competition.
Julien Laurens: PSG is undergoing a significant transitional phase. They are shifting from a strategy focused on high-profile signings to nurturing young talent. Despite recent performances showing promise, their results have not reflected those efforts. With challenging matchups against teams like Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich, their path to qualification appears difficult.
Promising Smaller Teams
Yash Thakur: OH Leuven has made an impressive mark as a debutant this season, performing well against established competitors. They managed to hold their ground against teams like Roma and Paris FC. Meanwhile, Valerenga is also vying for playoff qualification and is performing solidly in their matches.
Julien Laurens: Valerenga, close behind in points, showed resilience despite recent setbacks. They have solid chances against Paris FC in their upcoming match, which could significantly benefit their qualification efforts.
Sam Marsden: OH Leuven’s impressiveness stands out, particularly after a solid start with just one loss in their four games. However, they still need to secure positive results against formidable opponents like PSG or Arsenal to advance in the competition.
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