The upcoming clash between reigning European champions Barcelona Women and Hammarby Women in the 2024-25 Women’s Champions League promises to be an exciting encounter. Barcelona will be looking to secure their first win in the competition after a disappointing loss to Manchester City in their opener. On the other hand, Hammarby started their campaign with a victory over St Polten.
Barcelona suffered their first competitive defeat since April when they lost to Chelsea in the Women’s Champions League semi-final first leg. However, they bounced back in style with a commanding 7-1 victory over Espanyol, with goals from Ewa Pajor, Alexia Putellas, Claudia Pina, and Aitana Bonmati. The Catalan giants have been in impressive form in the league, scoring 32 goals in six victories, and will be aiming to continue their attacking prowess against Hammarby.
The hosts will take confidence from their impeccable home record in the Women’s Champions League group stage, having won their last nine matches at home. Hammarby, on the other hand, showed great character in the qualifiers to secure their place in the main draw and have been on a five-game unbeaten run. With players like Vilde Hasund and Cathinka Tandberg in good form, they will be looking to make life difficult for Barcelona.
Both teams will be eager to come out on top in what promises to be an intriguing battle between two quality sides. Barcelona will be relying on their attacking firepower, while Hammarby will bank on their solid defensive displays. It sets up a fascinating showdown between two talented teams on Wednesday.