Women's Champions League: the qualifiers after the first round

Why it matters

Progress to the second qualifying round of the UEFA Women's Champions League is crucial for teams aspiring to compete in the group stage. Juventus Women, historically one of the strongest teams in Italy, has the opportunity to demonstrate its value at European level. The competition offers visibility and prestige, fundamental for women's football.

Context

Juventus Women is one of the most competitive teams in Italian women's football and has the aim of establishing itself in Europe too. Participating in the UEFA Women's Champions League represents an important opportunity for the team to grow and attract talent.

Key points

  • Women's Champions League: the qualifiers after the first round.
  • Czarni Sosnowiec, Mitrovica, PAOK, Riga FC and Spartak Myjava win the five mini-tournaments of the first qualifying round of the UEFA Women's Champions League.
  • Women's Champions League: those qualified after the first preliminary round.
The teams Czarni Sosnowiec, Mitrovica, PAOK, Riga FC and Spartak Myjava have advanced to the first qualifying round of the UEFA Women's Champions League. These teams won their respective mini-tournaments in the first qualifying round. Below is the format and program of the second round, in which Juventus will also come into play, who will face the Portuguese Torreense, and in case of victory, they will challenge the winner of Hammarby - Apolonia. ## Qualification format The five winners of last Saturday's finals will access the Champions path of the second qualifying round, which also includes mini-tournaments, from 4 to 8 August, and has already been drawn. The 11 winners of the second qualifying round will advance to the third round, in which seven teams will participate directly. The winners of the nine matches of the third qualifying round will join the nine teams already qualified directly for the group stage. ## The program of the second qualifying round **Places Path** **Mini-tournament 1 (host club: Rangers)** Wednesday 5 August Semifinals Ajax - Brøndby (3pm) Slavia Praha - Rangers (8.30pm) Saturday 8 August Third place final (8.30pm) First place final (8.30pm) **Mini-tournament 2 (host club: Juventus)** Wednesday 5 August Semifinals Hammarby - Apolonia (3.30pm) Juventus - Torreense (9.00pm) Saturday 8 August Third place final (3.30pm) First place final (9pm) **Mini-tournament 3 (host club: Eintracht Frankfurt)** Wednesday 5 August Semifinal Vålerenga - Malmö FF (1pm) Eintracht Frankfurt - Omonia (7pm) Saturday 8 August Third place final (1pm) First place final (7pm) **Mini-tournament 4 (host club: St. Pölten)** Wednesday 5 August Semifinals Sporting CP - SeaSters Odesa (2.30pm) St. Pölten - Young Boys (18:00) Saturday 8 August Third place final (2.30pm) First place final (6.00pm) Image **Champions Path** **Mini-tournament 1 (host club: Mura)** Wednesday 5 August Semifinals Austria Wien - Hajduk Split (11:00) Mura - Farul Constanța (18:00) Saturday 8 August Third place final (11:00) First place final (6.00pm) **Mini-tournament 2 (host club: Ferencváros)** Wednesday 5 August Semifinals Brann - Mitrovica (10:00) Ferencváros - PAOK (4.30pm) Saturday 8 August Third place final (10:00) First place final (4.30pm) **Mini-tournament 3 (host club: Aktobe)** Tuesday 4 August Semifinals Dinamo-BSUPC - Servette (09:00) Breidablik - Aktobe (16:00) Friday 7 August Third place final (09:00) First place final (4pm) **Mini-tournament 4 (host club: Racing Union Luxembourg)** Wednesday 5 August Semifinals SFK 2000 Sarajevo - PSV Eindhoven (1pm) Racing Union Luxembourg - HJK Helsinki (7pm) Saturday 8 August Third place final (1pm) First place final (7pm) **Mini-tournament 5 (host club: OH Leuven)** Wednesday 5 August Semifinals Metalist 1925 Kharkiv - Fenerbahçe (1pm) OH Leuven - TSC Backa Topola (20:00) Saturday 8 August Third place final (09:00) First place final (4pm) **Mini-tournament 6 (host club: Apollon LFC)** Wednesday 5 August Semifinals Apollon LFC - Czarni Sosnowiec (16:00) Vllaznia - Spartak Myjava (8.30pm) Saturday 8 August Third place final (4.00pm) First place final (8.30pm) **Mini-tournament 7 (host club: HB Køge)** Wednesday 5 August Semifinals Gintra - Hearts (3.30pm) HB Køge - Riga FC (19:00) Saturday 8 August Third place final (12:00) First place final (3.30pm)

What happens now

Juventus will face Torreense in a semi-final of the mini-tournament of the second qualifying round. If they win, the team will challenge the winner of Hammarby - Apolonia, thus moving closer to a place in the group stage of the Women's Champions League. The matches will take place from 4 to 8 August, and the Juventus Women are ready to give their all.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which teams progressed to the first qualifying round of the UEFA Women's Champions League?

The teams that passed the first qualifying round are Czarni Sosnowiec, Mitrovica, PAOK, Riga FC and Spartak Myjava.

When will Juventus play in the second qualifying round?

Juventus will play on August 5th against Torreense.

What happens if Juventus wins against Torreense?

If Juventus wins against Torreense, they will face the winner of the match between Hammarby and Apolonia.

What is the format of the second qualifying round of the Women's Champions League?

The second qualifying round includes mini-tournaments from August 4 to 8, with the winners advancing to the third round.

Who confirmed the program for the second qualifying round?

The program for the second qualifying round has been drawn and confirmed by UEFA.

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