Barcelona have won both previous group stage meetings with Arsenal, prevailing 4-1 and 4-0 in 2021. Overall, Barça are without a win in two clashes with WSL sides, most notably beaten by the Gunners in the 2025 final, having claimed victory from eight of the previous 11.
So, ahead of this heavyweight Champions League clash at Camp Nou, check out our preview, predictions, team news and TV info.
Barcelona vs Arsenal match info
- Date: Thursday 12 November 2026.
- Kick off times: 6:45pm (local), 5:45pm (GMT) & 12:45pm (ET)
- Competition: UEFA Women's Champions League league phase matchday 4
- Venue: Camp Nou - Catalonia, Spain.
- How to watch: Disney+ (UK) and Paramount+ (USA).
How can I watch Barcelona vs Arsenal?
Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
Spain | TV3, 3Cat and Movistar+ |
UK & Ireland | Disney+ |
United States | Paramount+ |
Europe and Australia | Disney+ |
Canada | OneSoccer |
South America | ESPN3 |
Central America | Disney+ |
Arab World | beIN SPORTS |
Southeast Asia | beIN SPORTS |
India and South Asia | FanCode |
Barcelona vs Arsenal match preview
Barcelona are widely expected to reach a seventh successive Champions League Final, having won four of the previous six, very much underlining why in the league phase so far. Last time out in this competition, the holders crushed HB Køge 8-0 in Denmark, thanks to seven different scorers, with Clàudia Pina on target twice at Capelli Sport Stadion.
Overall, Pere Romeu's team are the only side with maximum points half way through the league phase, previously annihilating Paris FC 5-2 and then Roma 6-0 at Stadio Tre Fontane. You fear for debutants Servette Chênois Féminin, who visit Estadi Johan Cruyff in a weeks time.
Barcelona have won all 16 group stage or league phase home matches they have ever played, scoring 82 goals, an average of over five per game. So, will Barça's perfect start continue?
As for Arsenal, the Champions League has offered welcome respite from their miserable domestic campaign. So far, Renée Slegers' side are unbeaten in the league phase and, in reality, they too should arrive in Catalonia on maximum points. Last time out, Alessia Russo's hat-trick saw the Gunners swat aside Benfica 3-0 in Borehamwood.
Before that, Arsenal had left it late to beat HB Køge at Meadow Park, before throwing away a two goal advantage at Stade Jean-Bouin. Leah Williamson, believing Misa Rodríguez had taken the goal kick picked up the ball, only to be penalised for handball, with Paris FC converting from the spot. Given that they still have to face OL Lyonnes and Inter Milan, that could cost them a top four place.
Meantime, Sunday saw Slegers' side win only their third WSL match of the campaign, beating Liverpool at Anfield, courtesy of Russo's double. With London City Lionesses to come on Sunday, this could be a season-defining four day period. Nevertheless, those inside Camp Nou are expecting to witness a Barcelona victory.
Barcelona team news
Barcelona's Polish striker Ewa Pajor is aiming to make history. She has scored in eight successive Champions League appearances, equalling the record held by Hanna Ljungberg from 2002 and Conny Pohlers a decade later, so can Pajor break that here?
Alongside, Caroline Graham Hansen is seeking to score in a fifth straight league phase appearance, while captain Patricia Guijarro will return, having been rested against Madrid CFF on Sunday. Defender Laia Aleixandri is currently sidelined.
Arsenal team news
Arsenal arrive without their best midfielder Mariona Caldentey, formerly of Barcelona of course, albeit Ona Batlle is expected to start against her former side. Alessia Russo is the primary goal threat, having scored 13 Champions League across this season and last, but Renée Slegers is set to be without Stina Blackstenius, scorer of the winning goal against Barça in Lisbon.
Predicted Line-ups
- Barcelona predicted lineup: Cata Coll; Schertenleib, Cámara, van Asten, Brugts; Serrajordi, Guijarro, Bonmatí; Graham Hansen, Pina, Pajor.
- Arsenal predicted lineup: Rodríguez; Fox, Williamson, Catley, Batlle; Stanway, Little, Cooney-Cross; Smith, Baum, Russo.
- Score prediction: Barcelona 4-1 Arsenal.
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