The 2026-27 UEFA Women’s Champions League reaches the midway point of the league phase as Matchday 3 action kicks off. With only one team holding maximum points, clubs are looking to separate themselves or keep their campaigns alive before February’s knockout playoffs. CBS Sports platforms will broadcast all matches, with Paramount+ livestreaming games throughout the season alongside select fixtures on CBS Sports Golazo Network and CBS Sports Network.
FC Barcelona Lead the Way
Defending champions Barcelona enter the matches following a strong showing at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, where the club won best club, Pere Romeu earned women’s coach of the year, Vicky Lopez took best young talent, and Cata Coll was named best goalkeeper. Former Barcelona player Alexia Putellas won the women’s Ballon d’Or for her performances during the evaluation period. Following a 5-2 victory against Paris FC and a 6-0 win over Roma, Barcelona feature an attack led by Lopez, Claudia Pina, Kerolin, and Ewa Pajor. Pajor established a new tournament record as the all-time leading scorer in group and league phases with 18 goals.
Barcelona will visit HB Koge on Thursday after the Danish side secured their first win by defeating Servette 5-1. While the league phase leaders enter as favorites, Koge approaches the fixture with a nothing-to-lose mentality.
Chasing the Top Spots
OL Lyonnes opened the tournament with an 8-0 win against Servette featuring goals from Melchie Dumornay and Marie-Antoinette Katoto, though they were subsequently shut out by Chelsea on Matchday 2. OL Lyonnes will now meet unbeaten Inter on Wednesday. Chelsea face Roma, an Italian side that has managed only one draw across two games. In another key fixture, Bayern Munich host Real Madrid. Bayern earned a 3-0 victory against Benfica where Pernille Harder scored her 50th UWCL goal, making her the fourth player in competition history to reach the milestone. Real Madrid enter after two consecutive draws, relying on the attacking partnership of Linda Caicedo and Felicia Schroder.
Chances to Shift Momentum
Paris Saint-Germain face Manchester City after rebounding from an opening draw against Real Madrid with a five-goal win over OH Leuven. Meanwhile, Manchester City are still searching for their first win of the tournament. Arsenal, the 2025 title winners, face Benfica on Wednesday following a win against HB Koge and a 2-2 draw with Paris FC, raising questions about their tactical approach under manager Renee Slegers despite contributions from Alessia Russo and Georgia Stanway.
At the bottom of the table, BK Hacken and OH Leuven seek their first goals and points of the competition. Hacken, who share zero points with Servette through two matchdays, will play Paris FC on Thursday, with both teams fighting to stay within reach of the top 12 positions.
