Barcelona vs Arsenal Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2026-27 UEFA Women's Champions League | League Phase
by Trystan Pugh ·
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In a repeat of the 2025 UEFA Women's Champions League final, holders Barcelona face Arsenal on Matchday 4.
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Barcelona team news
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Coll; Schertenleib, Camara, Van Asten, Brugts; Serrajordi, Guijarro, Bonmati; Graham Hansen, Pajor, Pina
Unavailable: Aleixandri (Injured), Kika Nazareth (Injured), Lopez (Injured), Kerolin (Injured)
Questionable: Paredes (Fitness)
Arsenal team news
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Rodriguez; Fox, Williamson, Catley, Batlle; Cooney-Cross, Stanway; Baum, Smith, Foord; Russo
Unavailable: Reid (Injured), Caldentey (Injured), Kelly (Injured), Agyemang (Injured / Not in squad), Cerci (Injured)
Questionable: Hinds (Injured), Blackstenius (Injured)
Barcelona vs Arsenal prediction
It seems a long time ago now that Arsenal defeated Barcelona in the 2025 Women's Champions League final, especially given the fact they look worlds apart right now.
Barca, the reigning European champions, have been devastating so far in the league phase, scoring 19 goals in victories against Paris FC (5-2 h), Roma (6-0 a) and HB Koge (8-0 a), and they will be eager to exact revenge on the Gunners for that final defeat in Lisbon.
Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers has been feeling the strain this season, with some hugely underwhelming results and performances putting her job under pressure. Having said that, her side remain unbeaten in the league phase and domestic results have started to pick up a little.
This is the first meeting between the two sides since the 2025 final, and there will be no shortage of motivation among the Barca contingent to exorcise some demons. They have been playing a level above Arsenal this season, and we're expecting the holders to be leading at the end of both halves.
Barcelona vs Arsenal tip: Double result – Barcelona / Barcelona
