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18 Teams Compete for UEFA Women's Champions Knockout Spots

12/16/2025

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The UEFA Women's Champions League ends its league phase on December 17 with 18 teams vying for knockout qualification.
The top four teams, including Barcelona and OL Lyonnes, advance to the quarterfinals.
Teams ranked 5-12 enter playoffs while 13-18 are eliminated.
Arsenal must beat OH Leuven to finish in the top four.
Playoffs run February 11-12, with quarterfinals in late March and the final on May 22-23 in Oslo, Norway.

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Story summary

The UEFA Women's Champions League ends its league phase on December 17 with 18 teams vying for knockout qualification.
The top four teams, including Barcelona and OL Lyonnes, advance to the quarterfinals.
Teams ranked 5-12 enter playoffs while 13-18 are eliminated.
Arsenal must beat OH Leuven to finish in the top four.
Playoffs run February 11-12, with quarterfinals in late March and the final on May 22-23 in Oslo, Norway.