Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
In the inaugural knockout phase play-offs of the 2025/26 Women’s Champions League, Real Madrid came from behind to secure a 3-2 victory against Paris FC in the first leg. Kaja Korošec scored early for Paris FC, but Caroline Weir equalised and Linda Caicedo added two goals, giving Madrid a crucial advantage. Although Paris FC scored a late goal, Madrid advanced after winning the second leg 2-0.
Arsenal and Chelsea met in the quarter-final first leg, marking their first European encounter. Arsenal took a 3-1 lead with goals from Stina Blackstenius and Chloe Kelly. Chelsea’s Lauren James reduced the deficit before Alessia Russo's late goal secured Arsenal’s advantage. Chelsea won the second leg 1-0, but it wasn't enough to advance.
Barcelona impressed a 60,067 crowd at Camp Nou by defeating Real Madrid 6-0 in the quarter-final second leg. Alexia Putellas opened the scoring on her 500th Barcelona appearance, and Caroline Graham Hansen was named Player of the Match with two goals and an assist, highlighting Barcelona’s attacking strength.
In the semi-finals, OL Lyon overcame a one-goal first-leg deficit against Arsenal. Wendie Renard scored from the penalty spot to level the aggregate, and Kadidiatou Diani’s goal secured a 3-1 home win, sending Lyon to the final stage.
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