The draw for the UEFA Women's Champions League quarterfinals was conducted on 20 February 2026, setting the matchups for the final eight teams. The standout tie is a Clásico between defending champions FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Barcelona, the top seed, will host the first leg. The other marquee matchup is an all-English affair between Chelsea and Arsenal, with Chelsea hosting the first leg.
The remaining fixtures see French champions Lyon face German side Bayern Munich, with Lyon at home first. Swedish champions BK Häcken will play Paris Saint-Germain, with the first leg in Sweden. The first legs are scheduled for 25/26 March 2026, with the return legs on 1/2 April 2026.
Barcelona are the heavy favorites, having won the competition in four of the last five seasons. Real Madrid, who advanced through the playoffs, face a monumental task to upset their rivals. The Chelsea-Arsenal derby is considered more evenly matched, with both teams having strong domestic seasons.
The winners of these ties will progress to the semifinals, with the final scheduled for 23 May 2026 at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain.
