Barcelona Women are back in UEFA Women’s Champions League action, and this time the destination is Italy 🇮🇹.
Pere Romeu’s side travel to the Stadio delle Tre Fontane on Wednesday to face AS Roma at 6:45pm CEST, with Barça looking to continue their impressive start to the new season.
After opening the campaign with a perfect winning record, Barcelona will be hoping to carry that momentum into Europe. But Rome is unlikely to be an easy stop. 🔥
🇮🇹 A Tough Night Awaits in Rome
Barcelona know exactly what to expect from Roma.
The Catalan side visited the Italian capital last season and came away with a convincing 4-0 victory. However, the scoreline did not fully reflect how difficult the match was, with Roma making life uncomfortable for Barça for long periods.
This time, Roma have a new coach and will be looking to make home advantage count.
Pere Romeu has also warned his players not to read too much into last season's result.
“Last year's game was tough, it was difficult. This is the Champions League and playing away from home is never easy.”
Romeu also described Roma as an aggressive and difficult side to play against, suggesting Barça will need to be at their best from the opening whistle. 💪
🔵🔴 Barça Welcome Back Reinforcements
Barcelona have had a busy and demanding opening to the season, with injuries and international commitments forcing Romeu to rotate his squad.
There is, however, some good news.
Van Asten has received the medical green light, while Aïcha, Carla Julià, Noa Jiménez and Rosalia have returned after helping Spain win the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup. 🏆🇪🇸
Their return gives Barça more depth and options as the fixtures begin to pile up.
Carla Julià, who now has a first-team registration, is particularly excited to be back with the squad.
“I'm really happy to have won the title with the national team, but I'm also happy to be back and ready to help the team.”
Her return could provide another boost for a Barcelona side that has already shown plenty of resilience during a difficult September.
🌟 A European Debut Will Have to Wait
One of Barça's exciting young talents, Mayssa Baha, will unfortunately have to wait before making her Champions League debut.
The youngster is not eligible to play in the competition until January, when she turns 16.
For now, Barcelona will have to rely on the experience and returning strength of the rest of the squad as they take on Roma.
🔥 Momentum Before El Clásico
Wednesday's match is important for another reason.
After the trip to Rome, Barcelona face another huge challenge just days later — El Clásico at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday.
That makes this a crucial period for Pere Romeu's team. A strong result against Roma would keep Barça's European campaign moving in the right direction while maintaining the confidence they have built during their unbeaten start.
The Champions League road begins in Rome. 🇮🇹🏆
AS Roma vs Barcelona Women. Wednesday. 6:45pm CEST.
The lights are on, Europe is calling, and Barça are ready for another big night. 🔵🔴🔥
