The UEFA Women's Champions League returns in a new format this year, with a league-phase that is similar to the men's competition.
Unlike last year, when the 16 teams were placed in four groups of four, this season's format sees 18 teams placed in a single league table.
The draw for the competition takes place this week. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Key Details:
When: Friday, Sept. 19, 11:00 a.m. UK (12 p.m. CET, 6:00 a.m ET, 3:00 a.m PST)
Where: Nyon, Switzerland
How to watch:
The League Phase draw will be streamed on Disney+ (subscription required). The draw will also be streamed live on ESPN UK's YouTube channel.
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How does the draw work:
In previous years, the draw placed teams into groups. But this year, it will create fixtures. The 18 teams placed in three pots based on their UEFA coefficient, will each play six games. They will draw two opponents from each of the three pots.
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In line with what has been happening across the world, the human touch has been forgone for supercomputers. A team will be drawn on stage (starting with Pot 1 and ending with Pot 3) following which a computer will select the club's six opponents and corresponding fixtures.
The order of the games will be shared on a later date.
Which teams are part of the draw?
Pot 1: Arsenal (ENG, holders) Barcelona (ESP) OL Lyonnes (FRA) Chelsea (ENG) Bayern München (GER) Wolfsburg (GER)
Pot 2: Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) Real Madrid (ESP) Juventus (ITA) Benfica (POR) Roma (ITA) St. Polten (AUT)
Pot 3: Twente (NED) Vålerenga (NOR) Paris FC (FRA) Manchester United (ENG) Atlético de Madrid (ESP) OH Leuven (BEL)
When do the games take place?
Matchday 1: Oct. 7-8
Matchday 2: Oct. 15-16
Matchday 3: Nov. 11-12
Matchday 4: Nov. 19-20
Matchday 5: Dec. 9-10
Matchday 6: Dec. 17