Barcelona Femení will travel to face AS Roma at the Stadio Tre Fontane on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, for matchday two of the UEFA Women’s Champions League league phase. The Spanish giants head into the Italian capital aiming to maintain their perfect continental momentum after kicking off their European campaign with a statement victory.
Strong European Start for the Catalan Giants
Pere Romeu’s squad opened their UEFA Women’s Champions League journey in style by securing a 5-2 victory over Paris FC at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. Despite falling behind early in the match, the Blaugrana roared back thanks to a brilliant two-goal performance from star striker Ewa Pajor, alongside vital goals from Kerolin, Clara Serrajordi, and Caroline Graham Hansen.
Historically, Barcelona holds a commanding edge over their Italian opponents. The Catalan club has won all three prior encounters against AS Roma, outscoring the Giallorosse 10-1 overall. , Barcelona maintains a flawless five-win record against Italian clubs in European competition, establishing themselves as clear favorites heading into Wednesday’s fixture.
Team News and Squad Boosts for Barcelona
Barcelona arrives in Rome with a bolstered squad as injuries and international absences clear. Van Asten has received full medical clearance, while U20 World Cup winners Aïcha, Carla Julià, Noa Jiménez, and Rosalia have returned to the fold. However, young standout Mayssa Baha must wait for her European debut as she is not eligible to play in the Champions League until she turns 16 in January.
Speaking ahead of the clash, manager Pere Romeu cautioned his players against complacency despite last season’s commanding 4-0 victory at the same venue. “Last year’s game was tough, it was difficult. This is the Champions League and playing away from home is never easy, whoever you are facing. Roma are an aggressive side and difficult to play against,” Romeu noted.
AS Roma Seeks Improvement After Opening Draw
Gianpiero Piovani’s AS Roma side enters matchday two looking to rebound from a frustrating opening-night result. The Giallorosse were held to a scoreless draw by Oud-Heverlee Leuven in Belgium, missing a late penalty that could have secured all three points. Having finished 14th in last season’s league phase, Roma aims for a much deeper run in Europe this term. However, challenging the reigning champions will require a near-flawless tactical performance at the Stadio Tre Fontane.
Match Information
- Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Kick-off: 6:45 PM CEST (5:45 PM UK, 12:45 PM ET)
- Venue: Stadio Tre Fontane – Rome, Italy
- Competition: UEFA Women’s Champions League League Phase, Matchday 2
- Broadcast: Movistar+ and 3Cat (Spain), CBS Sports (USA)
Following Wednesday’s high-stakes European encounter, Barcelona will face a rapid turnaround as they prepare to host El Clásico at the Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday.
