Arsenal Ladies’s path to the latter levels of the Champions League is now clear after the quarter-final draw arrange a heavyweight London derby towards Chelsea.
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The play-offs have delivered their verdict. Arsenal, Manchester United, Actual Madrid, Wolfsburg went by way of so the quarter-finals are actually set.
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Manchester United v FC Bayern, Actual Madrid v FC Barcelona, Arsenal v Chelsea, Wolfsburg v OL Lyonnes. 4 ties, a Spanish and a London derby, a UWCL basic between two giants with historical past within the match and two wannabees combating for a semi-final spot.
Actual Madrid v FC Barcelona is a basic in soccer. Barcelona are superior but additionally have squad depth issues and are threatened by accidents. Over two legs Barcelona ought to prevail as they’ve rather more particular person high quality.
Wolfsburg v OL Lyonnes will see the edges meet for the eleventh and twelfth time. A UWCL basic together with previous finals. Lyon have made some funding, modified their supervisor for one who has introduced new power and are clearly there to get the trophy again after lacking out for a lot of seasons.
Manchester United v FC Bayern is a tie for the wannabe giants of ladies’s soccer in Europe. Mark Skinner’s facet have improved slowly however certainly by way of the years and are actually able to reaching the match semi-finals.
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Arsenal v Chelsea, the London derby with a twist. A WSL sport however with a international referee, it means a distinct strategy to ref the sport and likewise VAR in play in order that errors will be corrected in contrast to within the WSL. Chelsea’s type has been shaky this season. Arsenal have a superb probability to qualify.
Additionally, ticketing-wise segregation will probably be enforced in contrast to within the WSL as per Chelsea: “In step with UEFA rules, fan segregation will probably be in place. Arsenal have been allotted an away part, and their supporters can buy tickets instantly by way of Arsenal. Supporters carrying opposition colors in house areas will probably be denied entry.”
Right here is the complete quarter-finals schedule.
Ladies’s Champions League quarter-finals set 4
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The street to Oslo is an extended street and a possible semi-final away to Lyon would even be a tricky ask, however first overcoming Chelsea will probably be a tough however actually fascinating job for Renée Slegers and her crew.