On matchday three of the league stage of the Women's Champions League, four crucial matches marked the start of the competition, with high-profile teams looking to consolidate their positions and advance up the table. The matches took place in two time blocks: at 6:45 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., and focused on the major contenders of the competition.
Earlier in the day, Chelsea faced Roma at Stamford Bridge. The London team, which had won its first match against Austria Wien (1‑0) and tied with OL Lyonnes (0‑0), sought to take advantage of the local factor to add one more point. Roma, for their part, came into the game with a resounding defeat (0‑6) against Barça, which forced them to look for an immediate response. The match remained balanced, with both sides trying to open the opponent's defense and create clear opportunities.
At the same time, Servette faced OH Leuven in the Confederation Cup. The Swiss, who had suffered two defeats, including a 0-8 defeat against OL Lyonnes, needed to react to avoid falling into the relegation zone. The Belgian team, with a draw and a loss in its first two games, was also looking to improve its position. The match ended in a goalless draw, leaving both teams with the same amount of points and no significant changes in the standings.
At 9:00 p.m., OL Lyonnes met Inter in a duel that became one of the most attractive of the day. Both teams remained undefeated and wanted to make a statement. OL Lyonnes, who had drawn goalless with Chelsea after beating Servette, were looking to consolidate their position in the table. Inter, with a win and a draw in their first two games, also wanted to maintain their unbeaten streak. The match ended 1‑1, leaving both teams with the same number of points and without significant changes in the standings.
At the same time, Arsenal received Benfica at the Emirates Stadium. The English team, which had drawn 2-2 with Paris FC on the second day, was looking to return to victory against a Portuguese team that had beaten Juventus, but had lost 0-3 against Bayern. Arsenal achieved a 3‑0 victory, which allowed them to consolidate their position in the table and advance in the competition.
The third day will continue on Thursday with four other matches, including HB Køge-Barcelona and Manchester City-Paris Saint-Germain. Barcelona, the current champion, is the only team that has won its first two games and will try to extend its streak against a Danish rival that achieved its first victory in this league phase. With the competition in full swing, teams will continue to fight for the highest position in the table and for the opportunity to advance to the next phase.