Bayern, Chelsea and Champions League
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Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United remain in the hunt for Women's Champions League glory - but how are they set for the knockout stages?
The top 24 from the 36-team league phase table make it through, with the leading eight advancing immediately to the round of 16. Those placed between ninth and 24th have to first duke it out across a series of two-legged knockout playoffs before being paired with the top eight.
The Champions League has evaded Chelsea so far. It's the tournament they're so desperate to claim. If it is to be this year, Bronze will be a key figure in that narrative. She has already won the competition three times with Lyonnes, and it's her example Chelsea need to follow if they are to end the wait.
Here is the full UEFA Champions League league phase schedule, with dates and kick off times for the group stage. Below is all of the information you need, as we enter the final few rounds of the group stage with so much up in the air and still to be decided.
The most sought after prize on Wednesday will be a top-four finish. A direct bye to the quarterfinal bypasses the knockout phase playoffs entirely, and if you're a Champions League contender, the most coveted spot at the moment. Not a single one of the quarterfinal spots has been locked down, adding to the high stakes to round out the league phase.
Manchester United boss Marc Skinner said his side are creating history after a 1-0 win against Juventus sealed them a favourable draw in the Champions League playoffs.
Barcelona went into their match against Benfica without the injured Aitana Bonmati, Patri Guijarro, Ona Batlle, Salma Paralluelo, Kika Nazareth and, at the last minute, Irene Paredes, who was suffering from a fever. Even so, they beat Benfica and practically sealed their place in the next round.
Bayern München striker Pernille Harder and Roma forward Evelyne Viens lead the way in the race to finish as top scorer.