VfL Wolfsburg welcomes FC Barcelona for the first leg in the Women’s Champions League quarter-final. The two teams are very familiar with each other in the knockout stage of the competition. Wolfsburg has secured multiple wins against the Spanish club but lost in the 2023 Final. It promises to be an exciting matchup, with two of the best women’s football teams in the world facing off. Let’s take a look at the potential line-ups, key statistics and where to watch Wolfsburg vs Barcelona.
08 December 2022, Lower Saxony, Wolfsburg: Soccer, Women: Champions League, VfL Wolfsburg – AS Roma, Group stage, Group B, Matchday 4, AOK Stadium. Wolfsburg’s Ewa Pajor (center) celebrates after scoring the 1:0 goal. Photo: Swen Pförtner/dpa – Photo by Icon sport – Photo by Icon Sport " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ICONSPORT\_167625\_0005.jpg?fit=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ICONSPORT\_167625\_0005.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ICONSPORT\_167625\_0005.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1" alt class="wp-image-7381" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ICONSPORT\_167625\_0005.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ICONSPORT\_167625\_0005.jpg?resize=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ICONSPORT\_167625\_0005.jpg?resize=768%2C512&quality=89&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ICONSPORT\_167625\_0005.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&quality=89&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ICONSPORT\_167625\_0005.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&quality=89&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ICONSPORT\_167625\_0005.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&quality=89&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ICONSPORT\_167625\_0005.jpg?w=3000&quality=89&ssl=1 3000w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px">
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Wolfsburg vs Barcelona: Team News & Possible Line-ups
The possible line-ups 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 VfL Wolfsburg
We will know more after the pre-match press conference today.
What the coach has to say
Tommy Stroot and Lineth Beerensteyn will field questions from the media at 16:45 GMT today. You can watch it live here.
Our prediction of the Starting XI for VfL Wolfsburg vs. FC Barcelona:
Borbe
Linder
Minge
Dijkstra
Brand
Lattwein
Huth
Wilms
Beerensteyn
Endemann
Popp
Claudia Pina of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring goal with his teammates Fridolina Rolfo and Ewa Pajor during the UEFA Women’s Champions League match, Group D, date 2, between FC Barcelona and Hammarby played at Johan Cruyff Stadium on October 16, 2024 in Barcelona Spain. (Photo by Bagu Blanco / Pressinphoto / Icon Sport) – Photo by Icon Sport " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_241990\_0012.jpg?fit=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_241990\_0012.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_241990\_0012.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1" alt class="wp-image-8336" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_241990\_0012.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_241990\_0012.jpg?resize=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_241990\_0012.jpg?resize=768%2C512&quality=89&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_241990\_0012.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&quality=89&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_241990\_0012.jpg?resize=2048%2C1366&quality=89&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_241990\_0012.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&quality=89&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_241990\_0012.jpg?w=3000&quality=89&ssl=1 3000w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px">
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Team News FC Barcelona
Squad update:
Claudia Pina is available against Wolfsburg.
Ona Batlle is out with a fibrillar injury to the Soleus in her left leg (calve muscle).
Ellie Roebuck is out with discomfort in tibial area in her right leg.
Kika Nazareth is awaiting further tests to determine the extent of her ankle injury.
What the coach has to say
Pere Romeu is joined by Ewa Pajor at the press conference starting at 16:15 GMT.
Our prediction of the Starting XI for FC Barcelona against VfL Wolfsburg:
Coll
Rolfö
León
Torrejón
Fernandez
Putellas
Bonmatí
Engen
Guijarro
Pajor
Brugts
Wolfsburg vs Barcelona: Previous Meetings & Statistics
VfL Wolfsburg and FC Barcelona have met up six times before in the Women’s Champions League: the 2014 quarter-finals, 2020 semi-finals, 2022 semi-finals and the Final in 2023. Out of the six meetings, VfL Wolfsburg won four and FC Barcelona two.
The home team comes off the back of a tough loss against Bayern Munich in the Frauen Bundesliga. They can take confidence from the fact they only lost two of their nine previous home quarter-final matches and only suffered three defeats in their last 20 home European games.
FC Barcelona had a little break in their winning streak due to losing to Levante UD in February but are back with 9 wins in a row. A great record before going into two very tough games against Wolfsburg. The club won their last 16 two-legged European ties so it will be an exciting match-up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the Women’s Champions League Wolfsburg vs Barcelona?
You can watch the UWCL match between Wolfsburg vs Barcelona on DAZN and DAZN Women’s Football YouTube.
When was the last meeting between Wolfsburg vs Barcelona?
The last meeting between the teams was on the 3rd of June 2023 in the Women’s Champions League Final. VfL Wolfsburg gave away a 0-2 lead and eventually losing 3-2 to FC Barcelona.
What is Wolfsburg vs Barcelona kick-off time?
Wolfsburg vs Barcelona kicks off at 17:45 GMT on Wednesday the 18th of March at the VfL Wolfsburg Arena.