"The UEFA Women's Champions League is a bit different this year and the new League Phase has thrown up a host of interesting games. The 18 clubs were drawn to play six games each and holders Arsenal will take on OL Lyonnes, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Benfica, Twente, OH Leuven, while Chelsea have been drawn against Barcelona, Wolfsburg, Roma, St. Polten, Paris FC and Twente."
"But which teams were happy? Which were sad? And what other storylines will there be in the League Phase this season? It was a good draw for ... Chelsea Getting Barcelona out of the way early is the best-case scenario for Chelsea. It won't be an easy game, but at least it shakes the cobwebs off before possibly facing them in the knockouts for what could be a fourth-consecutive season."
"Other than the Spanish champions, the Blues, who are reigning six-time English title holders, should secure comfortable wins. Wolfsburg and Roma will be harder, but their other opponents are quite far behind their development and it would be a shock if Sonia Bompastor's side didn't make the knockouts. Barcelona and Aitana Bonmati got the better of Chelsea last season. Molly Darlington - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images"
The League Phase features 18 clubs playing six matches each, with holders Arsenal drawn against OL Lyonnes, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Benfica, Twente and OH Leuven. Chelsea face Barcelona, Wolfsburg, Roma, St. Polten, Paris FC and Twente. Chelsea benefit from meeting Barcelona early, improving knockout prospects, and should secure wins against most opponents though Wolfsburg and Roma present tougher tests. Barcelona remain dominant and are clear contenders despite limited squad depth, facing Bayern and Chelsea and several less-developed sides including OL Leuven and Paris FC. Arsenal, Bayern and Real Madrid complete a strong competitive field.
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