Arsenal are drawn to face the reigning Women’s Champions League champions, Barcelona, in the league phase of the 2026/27 competition. Multiple outlets report the pairing is set through the tournament’s league-phase format following the draw held in Nyon, Switzerland.
Other fixtures reported alongside Arsenal’s include Lyon featuring prominently. CBS and BBC say Arsenal also face OL Lyonnais, while BBC adds that Chelsea travel to Lyon and Manchester City play Bayern Munich. Yahoo and Soccer News likewise focus on the Barcelona-Arsenal matchup, with Soccer News also noting other “difficult” ties for English clubs.
One outlet (Vanguard) highlights a different set of matchups, reporting Barcelona versus Arsenal and Manchester City against Real Madrid, illustrating variations in which additional fixtures are emphasized or how updates are presented across sources. Overall, all accounts agree on the headline match between Arsenal and Barcelona in the league phase.
