Two sides with contrasting starts to their Champions League campaigns meet as AS Roma host FC Barcelona in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter. Roma will be looking to bounce back after a tough opening defeat to Real Madrid, while Barcelona arrive in red-hot form following a dominant 7–1 victory over Bayern Munich. With three points vital for both sides: Roma to stay in the race and Barcelona to cement their lead. Fans can expect a thrilling battle between Italian resilience and Spanish flair. In this AS Roma vs. FC Barcelona match preview, we bring you everything you need to know about this Women’s Champions League fixture- from predicted lineups and team news to where you can watch the game and kick-off time.
Match Preview Quick Info:
- 🗓 Date: October 15, 2025
- 🏟 Stadium: Stadio Tre Fontana
- ⏰ Kick-off: 21:00 CEST
- 📺 Watch: Disney+
AS Roma vs. FC Barcelona Preview: Team News & Possible Lineups
AS Roma Women Football Team vs FC Barcelona Women Football Team Lineups are derived from previous match days. We take into consideration how strong the opponents are, what players are injured and of course team news before the match.
Team News AS Roma
On matchday 1, when AS Roma faced Real Madrid and lost 6-2, Luca Rossettini opted for an experienced line-up. Evelyne Viens and Emilie Haavi were with Alayah Pilgrim in attack, while Manuela Giugliano led the Italian team from midfield. Will he go for a different line-up against FC Barcelona?
What the coach has to say
Luca Rossettini on facing FC Barcelona: “We’ll try to approach the game with our best characteristics. I think [the Matchday 1 defeat to] Real Madrid should have taught us a lesson, both in terms of attitude and in correcting those situations that top-level teams inevitably create, forcing mistakes. We’ll try to be ready and play the right game, especially tactically.”
Team News FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona had a big scare this week when their strike Ewa Pajor suffered a knee injury during the game against Atlético Madrid. Fortunately, tests showed it was not an ACL injury but a posterolateral injury in her right knee. Her recovery time is expected to be around 4 to 6 weeks.
What the coach has to say
FC Barcelona head coach Pere Romeu on the clash against AS Roma:
“Each match is unique, each match is 90 minutes and the demands are extremely high – this is the Champions League. Roma’s players – not just because they lost on Matchday 1 of this competition – are going to come out at full speed and we will have to put in a great performance to take three points from here.”
AS Roma vs. FC Barcelona Lineups
AS Roma Women Lineups
- Baldi
- Veje
- Heatley
- Van Diemen
- Oladipo
- Thøgersen
- Rieke
- Greggi
- Haavi
- Viens
- Pilgrim
FC Barcelona Women Lineups
- Coll
- Batlle
- Aleixandri
- León
- Brugts
- Bonmatí
- Guijarro
- Putellas
- López
- Nazareth
- Paralluelo
AS Roma vs. FC Barcelona: Previous Meetings & Stats
AS Roma and FC Barcelona began their 2025/26 UEFA Women’s Champions League campaigns in very different fashion. The Italian side twice equalized against Real Madrid and went into halftime trailing just 3–2. However, the second half saw Real Madrid take control, eventually sealing a 6–2 victory.
Meanwhile, FC Barcelona delivered a masterclass against Bayern Munich on Matchday 1. Alexia Putellas opened the scoring in the 4th minute, followed by goals from Ewa Pajor, Esmee Brugts, and Salma Paralluelo — all in the first half. Klara Bühl pulled one back for Bayern, but Barcelona kept their foot on the gas, with another goal from Pajor and a brace from Claudia Pina completing a dominant 7–1 win.
| Team Streaks | ||
 | Wins | 11 |
 | Over 2.5 goals | 5/5 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 8/9 |
| First to score | 10/10 |
| First half winner | 9/9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Women’s Champions League AS Roma vs. FC Barcelona?
You can watch the Women’s Champions League match between AS Roma vs. FC Barcelona on Disney+. If you’re considering to use a VPN service: We recommend NordVPN, it isn’t free, but it’s safe and cheaper than juggling multiple subscriptions that may still only cover part of the schedule.
When was the last meeting between AS Roma vs. FC Barcelona?
The last meeting took place on March 29, 2023, in the Women’s Chanpions League. FC Barcelona secured a 5-1 win, with goals from Rolfö, León, Oshoala and Guijarro.
What is AS Roma vs. FC Barcelona kick-off time?
AS Roma vs. FC Barcelona kicks off on Wednesday, October 15, at 18:45 CEST at Va8lerenga Stadion.
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