The UEFA Champions League, much like the FIFA World Cup, is one of football’s most exciting tournaments. That applies to both the men’s and the women’s competition. The UEFA Women’s Champions League consists of the 18 best teams in Europe, battling for the ultimate club team glory.

There is no way for anyone to predict with 100% certainty who the winner will be, but there are certain favorites. Whether you look at Barcelona Femeni with its 3 Champions League titles, or Arsenal’s dominance in English football, there is no shortage of competitors. These are our 3 UEFA Women’s Champions League favorites.

Barcelona

FC Barcelona Femeni has been one of the most dominant presences in women’s football in the past 10 years. Apart from winning the Champions League 3 times, they’ve won the Liga F 10 times and the Copa De La Reyna 11 times. They’ve also won the Supercopa de España Femenina 6 times, and the Copa Catalunya Femenina 11 times.

They started the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign impressively, with 5 wins and 1 draw in the league phase. That enabled them to step into the knockout phase as the best UEFA WCL team, qualifying them for the quarter-finals directly. In the quarter-finals, they will clash against Real Madrid for a high-stakes El Clásico derby. Barcelona is one of our Women’s Champions League favorites because of their splendid form and experienced players.

Arsenal

Arsenal Women Football Club, more commonly referred to as Arsenal, is by far the most successful women’s club in England. This team dates back to 1987, making it one of the most established, as well. In its rich history, Arsenal has won 15 league titles, 14 Women’s FA Cups, and 7 Women’s League Cups. Additionally, this team has 10 Women’s National League Cups and 5 Women’s FA Community Shields. And that’s all on top of the two Champions League titles.

That being said, Arsenal isn’t in our 3 UEFA Women’s Champions League favorites because of its history. Arsenal played 6 games in the league phase, winning 4 and losing 2 of them. Then, in the knockout play-offs, they trounced OH Leuven 7-1 on aggregate. Those results, along with its recent form in the WSL, which includes 5 wins and 1 draw, make Arsenal a strong favorite.

OL Lyonnes

OL Lyonnes is by far the most successful team in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, with 8 titles. This club dates back to 1970, which is a testament to its history and dedication to the women’s game. OL Lyonnes has won 18 Première Ligue titles, 10 Coupe de France Féminine titles, and 3 Trophée des Championnes titles. This team holds the record in each of these competitions, on top of holding the UEFA Women’s Champions League record.

Of course, it takes more than a history of success to win the highest continental honor in Europe. That is why we took a closer look at OL Lyonnes’ recent form. In the league phase of the UEFA WCL, this team won 5 games and drew once, earning it a spot in the quarter-finals.

Summary: The Women’s Champions League Favorites

All of us have our UEFA Women’s Champions League favorites for the season. Whether you choose them based on statistics, nostalgia, or simply based on your favorite team, the WCL is always exciting. Although we picked these three teams as our stand-out competitors, there are plenty of other strong contenders. That includes German titans Bayern and Wolfsburg and English heavyweights Manchester United and Chelsea.