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OH Leuven hosts Roma in UWCL opener amid squad changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:45 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

OH Leuven hosts Roma in UWCL opener amid squad changes

Summary

OH Leuven faces Roma at home in the UEFA Women’s Champions League on September 23. Captain Julie Biesmans noted that the club, coming off back-to-back league phase qualifications, is under no pressure and aims to approach the match game by game. Leuven's squad features several young players following summer departures, while Roma arrives after losing the Serie A Women’s Cup final. Biesmans emphasized the importance of composure and experience as they prepare to challenge the Italian champions.

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By the Numbers

•Leuven qualified for the UWCL league phase for the second consecutive season.
•The team defeated TSC Bačka Topola and Fenerbahçe to reach this stage.
•Roma and Leuven previously drew 1-1 in last season’s league phase.
•Biesmans highlighted a focus on composure among the young squad.
•Roma recently lost the Serie A Women’s Cup final to Juventus.

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2:45 AMYahoo Sports — UWCL: OH Leuven will ‘give everything’ against Roma as they shake the newcomer status

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OH Leuven open the league phase of the UEFA Women’s Champions League for the second successive season at home to Italian champions Roma on Wednesday, with captain Julie Biesmans saying a young and m...
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