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Barcelona faces questions as Women's Champions League season begins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:32 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Barcelona faces questions as Women's Champions League season begins
Summary

The 2026-27 UEFA Women’s Champions League season is underway, featuring defending champions Barcelona, who may no longer be the team to beat. After losing key players, including Alexia Putellas and Mapi León, Barcelona's ability to maintain their dominant status is uncertain. Lyon, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City have bolstered their squads and are looking to capitalize on Barcelona's vulnerabilities. The league phase draw is scheduled for September 4, marking the start of this competitive campaign.

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  • •Barcelona won four titles in six finals over the last five years.
  • •Key departures this summer include Putellas and León.
  • •Lyon has signed Paralluelo from Barcelona.
  • •Arsenal signed Batlle from Barcelona and boasts a strong squad.
  • •The league phase draw will take place on September 4.
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  • 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — 2026-27 Women’s Champions League preview: Is Barcelona’s era of dominance over?
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After a half-decade of success, the reigning champions may finally be vulnerable as a new campaign is set to begin.

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