Barcelona Women will look to continue their strong start to the UEFA Women’s Champions League season when they travel to face Roma at the Stadio Tre Fontane. The Catalan side have a formidable record in the competition, having won it in four of the last six seasons.
Barcelona’s Dominance
According to news.bet365.com, Barcelona made a solid start to their title defence with a 5-2 home victory over Paris FC. The team topped their group last season, securing 16 points from six matches, and achieved a 4-0 win in Rome during that campaign. This season, they have maintained their attacking prowess with a perfect five wins from five in the Spanish top flight, scoring 21 goals and conceding just two.
Barcelona have met Roma three times in the Champions League since 2023, including a 4-0 away win last year. In that fixture, Barcelona recorded 29 shots, 13 of which were on target. Pere Romeu’s side scored five goals in their Champions League opener against Paris FC and have scored at least four goals in four of their league victories this season.
Roma’s Challenge
Roma began their Champions League campaign with a goalless draw against Belgian side Leuven. Last season, they secured only four points from six matches in the league phase, finishing 14th. The team’s previous encounters with Spanish opposition have also seen defeats in all four games. According to LiveScore, Roma have won just two of their last 11 Champions League matches, excluding qualifiers.
Roma were held to a draw despite having a penalty hit the post with the final kick of the ball against OH Leuven. For the upcoming fixture, goalkeeper Rachele Baldi is expected to face significant pressure, having made six saves in the previous match. Manuela Giugliano is identified as Roma’s likely primary goal threat.
Key Players and Predictions
Ewa Pajor, the top scorer in last season’s Champions League with 11 goals, scored a brace in Barcelona’s opening win against Paris FC. Pajor has scored 41 goals in 51 appearances for Barcelona and could be a key player in breaking the deadlock. Barcelona has scored nine goals in their last two meetings with Roma and a total of 26 goals in their six outings this term. The team’s ability to dominate is further suggested by their 16 corners in a 4-0 win at Roma last season.
The source news.bet365.com suggests Barcelona are expected to replicate their previous form, with an expected goals figure of 5.24 indicating a potential for a high-scoring encounter. Barcelona have made numerous changes to their squad in recent league matches, suggesting their key players will be fresh for the Champions League tie.
Broadcast Information
The match will be broadcast on Movistar+ and 3Cat in Spain, and CBS Sports in the USA. Other broadcasters include Disney+ (Europe and Australia), OneSoccer (Canada), ESPN (South America), and beIN SPORTS (selected parts of Asia). The fixture is part of the UEFA Women’s Champions League league phase, matchday 2.
Sources: news.bet365.com and livescore.com.
