Arsenal qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals | OneFootball

Arsenal defeated Juventus 1-0 thanks to a late goal from substitute Lina Hurtig, securing qualification for the knockout stage with two games to spare. The knockout phase will begin in March.

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Arsenal join Lyon, Chelsea, Real Madrid, FC Bayern, and Manchester City, who have also qualified for the knockout stage. The remaining two places will be contested between Roma and Wolfsburg in Group A, and Barcelona and Hammarby in Group D.

Here are the regulations for the quarter-finals draw:

The quarter-final pairings are determined by means of a draw in accordance with Paragraph 13.08 and the following principles:

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This means that Arsenal cannot draw FC Bayern. Depending on their final position in the group, they will either face a group winner or a runner-up. There is no country protection in this draw, which means Arsenal could draw Chelsea or Manchester City. For example, Real Madrid could also be drawn against Barcelona.

The latest five-year Association Ranking, published today, shows that England has overtaken Germany, having started the season in fourth place, and is now virtually in second place. UEFA has not yet recorded the bonus points for reaching the knockout stage.

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Finishing in second place is crucial as UEFA has introduced a new format for the Women’s Champions League, where the top two teams receive direct entry into the 18-team league phase. This means the Women’s Super League (WSL) runner-up would avoid a potential slip-up by not having to play in the League Path qualifying round.

England still have three teams in the competition, while Spain and Germany have two each, and France has only one. Big points can be scored by the English teams in the final group stage games and throughout the knockout stages to consolidate second place and secure two direct spots for England in the 2026/27 tournament.