Manchester Metropolis will face Chelsea within the quarter-finals of the UEFA Girls’s Champions League.
The Blues will play at house within the first leg, scheduled for 18/19 March, earlier than a return fixture in London on 26/27 March.
Metropolis certified for the knockout levels for the primary time in 4 seasons by ending as runners up in Group D.
Solely aim distinction separated us and reigning European champions Barcelona, which means we knew a tie in opposition to one in all Arsenal, Chelsea and Lyon beckoned.
Nevertheless it’s Sonia Bompastor’s aspect who we’ll lock horns with within the final eight, with our opponents reaching the final eight by ending high of Group B.
Ought to we progress from our two-legged tie, we’ll face one in all Wolfsburg or Barcelona within the semi-finals, set to be performed on 19/20 and 26/27 April respectively.
Like Metropolis, Chelsea are nonetheless looking for their first European title, however have gone near attaining that in current seasons.
They’ve reached the final 4 in every of the final two seasons and went even nearer to the highest prize in 2020/21, after they had been overwhelmed by Barcelona within the last.
Sonia Bompastor’s aspect certified for the quarter-finals having completed high of Group B with a 100% report in opposition to Actual Madrid, Twente and Celtic.
We’ve already confronted Chelsea this season within the WSL, shedding out 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, and are set to do battle within the League Cup last simply 4 days forward of that first leg tie on the Joie Stadium.
Full quarter-final draw
Actual Madrid v Arsenal
Manchester Metropolis v Chelsea
Wolfsburg v Barcelona
Bayern Munich v Lyon
What are the important thing dates for the remainder of the Champions League?
Quarter-finals: 18/19 and 26/27 March
Semi-finals: 19/20 and 26/27 April
Remaining: 24 Might
Tickets will go on sale from Tuesday, however you possibly can register your curiosity and be alerted as soon as they’re launched by clicking right here.
Hospitality and away journey packages may also be accessible to buy. The ticket launch schedule is as follows:
Tuesday 11 February10:00: Girls’s Season Tickets Holders13:00: Males’s STH + Members (Cityzens Matchday and Junior Members)
Wednesday 12 February16:00: Basic Admission