Two sides with contrasting starts to their Champions League campaigns meet as AS Roma host FC Barcelona in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter. Roma will be looking to bounce back after a tough opening defeat to Real Madrid, while Barcelona arrive in red-hot form following a dominant 7–1 victory over Bayern Munich. With three points vital for both sides: Roma to stay in the race and Barcelona to cement their lead. Fans can expect a thrilling battle between Italian resilience and Spanish flair. In this AS Roma vs. FC Barcelona match preview, we bring you everything you need to know about this Women’s Champions League fixture- from predicted lineups and team news to where you can watch the game and kick-off time.
Match Preview Quick Info:
🗓 Date: October 15, 2025
🏟 Stadium: Stadio Tre Fontana
⏰ Kick-off: 21:00 CEST
📺 Watch: Disney+
Source: UEFA AS Roma Women
AS Roma vs. FC Barcelona Preview: Team News & Possible Lineups
AS Roma Women Football Team vs FC Barcelona Women Football Team Lineups are derived from previous match days. We take into consideration how strong the opponents are, what players are injured and of course team news before the match.
Team News AS Roma
On matchday 1, when AS Roma faced Real Madrid and lost 6-2, Luca Rossettini opted for an experienced line-up. Evelyne Viens and Emilie Haavi were with Alayah Pilgrim in attack, while Manuela Giugliano led the Italian team from midfield. Will he go for a different line-up against FC Barcelona?
What the coach has to say
Tomorrow [Tuesday] at 1:30 PM, you can follow the press conference of coach Luca Rossettini and Emilie Haavi live on YouTube.
After the 6-2 loss to Real Madrid, Luca Rossettini reflected on the result: “A complicated match. We equalized after conceding two goals, then our current limits emerged. We musn’t pretend that they aren’t there. Then we lost our shape. It was a tough match against a great team, a top-class team.”
Team News FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona had a big scare this week when their strike Ewa Pajor suffered a knee injury during the game against Atlético Madrid. Fortunately, tests showed it was not an ACL injury but a posterolateral injury in her right knee. Her recovery time is expected to be around 4 to 6 weeks.
What the coach has to say
Pere Romeu, Barcelona coach, after 7-1 win over Bayern Munich: “Perfect night? I’d say yes. I didn’t really expect a result as emphatic as that. But what makes me most content, even ahead of the final score, is the quality of the play. That made me most happy.”
“For any team which starts like this, it’s a massive boost to your confidence. I’d say that when you start well but don’t score, the match can level out, and so, in this case, I was delighted to be two up within a matter of minutes early on because that changed things. This is a magnificent win to start the Champions League with.”
Source: UEFA FC Barcelona Women
AS Roma vs. FC Barcelona Lineups
Potential AS Roma Women Lineups (updated prior to the match)
Baldi
Veje
Heatley
Diemen
Guglielmo
Gigugliano
Rieke
Greggi
Haavi
Viens
Pilgrim
Potential FC Barcelona Women Lineups (updated prior to the match)
Coll
Batlle
Paredes
León
Brugts
Bonmatí
Guijarro
Putellas
Hansen
Nazareth
Paralluelo
AS Roma vs. FC Barcelona: Previous Meetings & Stats
AS Roma and FC Barcelona began their 2025/26 UEFA Women’s Champions League campaigns in very different fashion. The Italian side twice equalized against Real Madrid and went into halftime trailing just 3–2. However, the second half saw Real Madrid take control, eventually sealing a 6–2 victory.
Meanwhile, FC Barcelona delivered a masterclass against Bayern Munich on Matchday 1. Alexia Putellas opened the scoring in the 4th minute, followed by goals from Ewa Pajor, Esmee Brugts, and Salma Paralluelo — all in the first half. Klara Bühl pulled one back for Bayern, but Barcelona kept their foot on the gas, with another goal from Pajor and a brace from Claudia Pina completing a dominant 7–1 win.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Women’s Champions League AS Roma vs. FC Barcelona?
You can watch the Women’s Champions League match between AS Roma vs. FC Barcelona on Disney+. If you’re considering to use a VPN service: We recommend NordVPN, it isn’t free, but it’s safe and cheaper than juggling multiple subscriptions that may still only cover part of the schedule.
When was the last meeting between AS Roma vs. FC Barcelona?
The last meeting took place on March 29, 2023, in the Women’s Chanpions League. FC Barcelona secured a 5-1 win, with goals from Rolfö, León, Oshoala and Guijarro.
What is AS Roma vs. FC Barcelona kick-off time?
AS Roma vs. FC Barcelona kicks off on Wednesday, October 15, at 18:45 CEST at Va8lerenga Stadion.