Lugano II Overview

Arsenal FC v SL Benfica - UEFA Women's Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD3

Russo makes history: she is the top English scorer in the Women's Champions League

UWCL draw: Arsenal face Barca test as Chelsea and Man City discover league phase fate

The road to European glory has been mapped out following the UEFA Women's Champions League league phase draw in Nyon. England's elite representatives have discovered their fate, with several mouth-watering ties confirmed for this campaign.

'Not the biggest fan!' - Arsenal’s Mead criticises UWCL format

Arsenal star Beth Mead admits that she is "not the biggest fan" of the new Women's Champions League format. Changes have been made to elite European competition that mirror those made in the men's game. Rather than a group stage playing out, all 18 teams are now placed into one league table - with the Gunners hoping to successfully navigate that en route to defending their continental crown.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
13	Young Boys II	13	4	3	6	28	34	-6	15	W D L L L
14	FC Kreuzlingen	13	4	2	7	19	23	-4	14	L L W W L
15	Lugano II	13	4	1	8	20	27	-7	13	D W L L L
16	Bellinzona	13	2	3	8	10	25	-15	9	D W L L D
17	Bavois	12	2	2	8	11	17	-6	8	L L L L L

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