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City impress as Lyon, Wolfsburg, Bayern sail through

Debutants Manchester City moved into the round of 16 in style, with Lyon, Wolfsburg and Bayern among the other winners and BIIK, Slavia Praha and Fortuna also stealing headlines.

Records and drama in opening games

Records and drama in opening games

The UEFA Women's Champions League round of 32 first legs produced records, comebacks, surprises and some awesome performances: we review the opening action.

Lyon, Wolfsburg win on night of tight first legs

Holders Lyon and last season's runners-up Wolfsburg both produced impressive away wins as 12 round of 32 first legs were played with some dramatic finishes.

Women's Champions League round of 32 tie by tie

Stamford Bridge, Stade de Lyon and San Mamés are among the venues as the round of 32 gets under way on Wednesday: we guide you through the 16 ties.

Last 32 draw: How they reacted

Last 32 draw: How they reacted

The players and coaches of the round of 32 contenders have been busy on social media after the draw was made and we present just some of the immediate reaction.

Wolfsburg face Chelsea: round of 32 draw

Wolfsburg face Chelsea: round of 32 draw

The 2015/16 runners-up Wolfsburg face a rematch with Chelsea while both French contenders meet teams from Norway after the round of 32 draw was made.

Meet the UEFA Women's Champions League contenders

Meet the UEFA Women's Champions League contenders

Holders Lyon and four debutants including Manchester City are among the 32 teams in the UEFA Women's Champions League knockout phase: we introduce the contenders.

Women's Champions League entries confirmed

Women's Champions League entries confirmed

A record 59 clubs from 47 countries have entered in 2016/17, including the first ever team from Kosovo to play in UEFA competition, among 36 sides in the 24 June qualifying round draw.

Rosengård and Slavia complete quarter-final lineup

Swedish champions Rosengård are through to their fourth quarter-final in five seasons while Slavia Praha have made the last eight for the first time as the round of 16 ended.

Chelsea, Atlético and Co seek away comebacks

Chelsea's four ex-Arsenal players are looking for a good omen as they go to Wolfsburg, one of five teams defending last-16 second-leg leads at home, including Frankfurt and Lyon.

Rosengård and Slavia take leads

Rosengård and Slavia take leads

Marta scored her 43rd European goal to help Rosengård to a 3-1 round of 16 first-leg win at Verona while Slavia Praha defeated 2009 finalists Zvezda-2005 2-1.

Women's Champions League build-up in tweets

The round of 16 kicks off tonight and players and clubs have been tweeting and sharing videos from training grounds to cockpits as they prepare and travel across Europe.

Women's Champions League last 16 tie by tie

Women's Champions League last 16 tie by tie

UEFA.com previews the round of 16 ties, which start on Wednesday, as Chelsea face Wolfsburg, Atlético Madrid meet free-scoring Lyon and misfiring Frankfurt play the Norwegian champions.

Chelsea meet Wolfsburg, Atlético face Lyon

Debutants Chelsea and Atlético Madrid face two-time winners Wolfsburg and Lyon respectively, while holders FFC Frankfurt take on LSK Kvinner after the round of 16 draw was made.

Meet the Women's Champions League last 16

The UEFA Women's Champions League round of 16 draw is made at 13.30CET on Monday and we introduce the teams aiming for the final in Reggio Emilia.

Atlético star with Frankfurt, Zvezda, Verona

Atlético Madrid made it a European debut to remember as they overturned a 2-0 deficit in Russia to win at Zorky and join Frankfurt, Zvezda-2005 and Verona in the last 16.

Wolfsburg, Liverpool, Chelsea face tough matches

Wolfsburg, Liverpool, Chelsea face tough matches

Wolfsburg, Bayern, Liverpool and Chelsea face difficult tests in the second legs of the UEFA Women's Champions League round of 32 on Wednesday and Thursday.

Frankfurt win, Bayern held, Slavia soar

Frankfurt win, Bayern held, Slavia soar

Champions Frankfurt began their defence with victory at Standard Liège while there were thrilling wins for Slavia Praha and Verona in Wednesday's round of 32 first legs.

Women's Champions League last 32 preview

Women's Champions League last 32 preview

The UEFA Women's Champions League last 32 starts on Wednesday with FFC Frankfurt beginning their defence and a strong field attempting to dethrone them.

Chelsea clinch title, Lyon in form

Chelsea warmed up for their European debut with a first English league title while Lyon look in ominous form as we gauge the form of the leading contenders.

Women's Champions League last 32 tie by tie

The UEFA Women's Champions League round of 32 ties have been set for October after the draw and UEFA.com talks you through each of the 16 encounters.

Women's Champions League round of 32 draw

FFC Frankfurt begin their defence against Standard Liège after the last-32 draw, sending Barcelona to Kazakhstan and setting up a tie between Chelsea and Glasgow City.

Meet the Women's Champions League contenders

UEFA.com introduces the 32 contenders in the knockout phase, from holders Frankfurt to three debutant clubs with names familiar to football fans.

Women's Champions League number crunching

Women's Champions League number crunching

As the knockouts begin, we pick out key figures from 15 seasons of UEFA women's club competition, with 5,206 players from over 200 clubs involved in 1,364 matches.

Women's Champions League entries confirmed

Women's Champions League entries confirmed

A record 56 clubs from 47 nations have entered in 2015/16 including three from Germany, one from Luxembourg and debutants Chelsea LFC and Club Atlético de Madrid.

Smith inspires Arsenal, Pohlers aids Wolfsburg

Smith inspires Arsenal, Pohlers aids Wolfsburg

Kelly Smith's hat-trick gave Arsenal LFC a thrilling win at 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam and VfL Wolfsburg's Conny Pohlers set a competition record as five quarter-finalists were decided.

Chelsea's Stamford Bridge to stage women's final

Chelsea FC's Stamford Bridge will be the host venue, and Faye White the event ambassador, for the UEFA Women's Champions League final in London on Thursday 23 May.

Tight round of 16 tussles conclude

Former champions 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam and past runners-up Fortuna Hjørring have difficult tasks when a tight set of last 16 matches conclude on Wednesday and Thursday.

Mittag equals best on night of close ties

Anja Mittag wrote UEFA Women's Champions League history for WFC Malmö as the round of 16 began, as Olympique Lyonnais won easily and Patrizia Panico inspired ASD Torres CF.

Malmö denied, Røa frustrate Stabæk

Malmö denied, Røa frustrate Stabæk

WFC Malmö missed the chance to clinch the Swedish title and Stabæk FK's hopes in Norway have faded after clubs' last domestic games before the midweek round of 16 first legs.

Big ties in round of 16

Big names are sure to fall when the last 16 is played over the next two weeks, ties including Arsenal LFC v 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam and Olympique Lyonnais v FK Zorkiy Krasnogorsk.

Zorkiy earn Lyon tie as Juvisy, Arsenal prevail

Zorkiy earn Lyon tie as Juvisy, Arsenal prevail

Debutants FK Zorkiy Krasnogorsk will play holders Olympique Lyonnais in the last 16 while FCF Juvisy Essonne and Arsenal LFC were also among six more winners on Thursday.

Verona and Stabæk hold their nerve

Verona and Stabæk hold their nerve

ASD CF Verona overturned a 2-0 deficit to pip Birmingham City LFC to the last 16 but fellow former semi-finalists Brøndby IF had no such luck against Stabæk FK on a thrilling night.

Verona crowd presents Birmingham test

Verona crowd presents Birmingham test

Birmingham City LFC expect a "hostile atmosphere" as they take a 2-0 lead to ASD CD Verona, with the home side's Maria Josefina Karlsson hoping lively support can spur her team on.

Brøndby, Verona and Ljungberg mark under threat

Brøndby, Verona and Ljungberg mark under threat

Former semi-finalists Brøndby IF and ASD CF Verona must overturn 2-0 deficits when the last 32 second legs are played this week; Hanna Ljungberg's record is also under threat.

Arsenal retain title, Tyresö earn bow

Arsenal retain title, Tyresö earn bow

Arsenal LFC made it nine English titles in a row in a weekend of contrasting fortunes for teams in midweek European action, while Tyresö FF have booked a debut for next season.

Arsenal on top on good night for England, Norway

Arsenal on top on good night for England, Norway

Arsenal LFC won 3-0 at FC Barcelona as the first legs produced good results for holders Olympique Lyonnais and 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam but Brøndby IF suffered defeat at Stabæk FK.

Parker enjoys 'fantastic' Birmingham performance

"It was an absolutely fantastic performance," said Birmingham City LFC manager David Parker after his side marked their European debut with a 2-0 win against ASD CF Verona.

Bassett ready to lead Birmingham to another level

Bassett ready to lead Birmingham to another level

"On Wednesday we'll make history," Birmingham City LFC captain Laura Bassett told UEFA.com as the England defender voiced their excitement ahead of Wednesday's European debut.

Lyon in form as Arsenal, Malmö move close

Olympique Lyonnais are in free-scoring domestic form as they begin their European bid after a weekend when fellow last-32 hopefuls Arsenal LFC and WFC Malmö secured 2013/14 slots.

Women's player profiles – in their own words

Women's player profiles – in their own words

The UEFA Women's Champions League proper begins this week and many of the players have written their own UEFA.com profiles with insight into their careers and inspirations.

Knockouts begin with Barcelona bow

Knockouts begin with Barcelona bow

The UEFA Women's Champions League knockout stage starts on Tuesday and among the round of 32 highlights are FC Barcelona's debut against Arsenal LFC and VfL Wolfsburg's bow.

Holders Lyon handed Vantaa challenge

Victors in the last two seasons, Olympique Lyonnais start against PK-35 Vantaa while FC Barcelona take on Arsenal LFC after the draws for the rounds of 32 and 16.

Growth of women's game delights Gianni Infantino

Speaking at the draws, UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino said the UEFA Women's Champions League has contributed to the massive upsurge in interest in the women's game.

Knockout draw live on Thursday

Holders Olympique Lyonnais, 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam and Arsenal LFC are among the seeds for the round of 32 and 16 draws, streamed live on UEFA.com from 14.00CET on Thursday.

Big guns await qualifiers in round of 32

Cyprus's Apollon Limassol LFC are among the sides to have reached the UEFA Women's Champions League knockout stage, where more established names enter the fray.

Challengers ready for new season

Challengers ready for new season

Some 54 clubs from 46 nations will compete in the 2012/13 UEFA Women's Champions League, with 32 of them involved in the qualifying round draw on 28 June.

Potsdam and Duisburg ease through

Potsdam and Duisburg ease through

Titleholders 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam safely secured their place in the round of 16 alongside former champions FCR 2001 Duisburg, who set up a meeting with Danish side Fortuna Hjørring.

Favourites ahead in last-32 ties

Favourites ahead in last-32 ties

Holders 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam are among 12 home sides defending leads in this week's round of 32 second legs but clubs like Valur Reykjavík and Everton have a much tougher task.

Potsdam feat matched by Fortuna

Holders 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam won 9-0 at Åland United though the day belonged to Cathrine Paaske-Sørensen, who hit five in an 8-0 round of 32 first-leg victory for Fortuna Hjørring.

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Form guide

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BAR Verona 2-2 St.Pölten
2015/10/15 UEFA Women's Champions League 15/10/2015
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BAR Verona 1-3 ROS Rosengård
2015/11/12 UEFA Women's Champions League 12/11/2015
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ROS Rosengård 5-1 BAR Verona
2015/11/19 UEFA Women's Champions League 19/11/2015
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KAZ BIIK-Kazygurt 3-1 BAR Verona
2016/10/05 UEFA Women's Champions League 05/10/2016
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BAR Verona 1-1 KAZ BIIK-Kazygurt
2016/10/12 UEFA Women's Champions League 12/10/2016