Barcelona take their perfect early-season record to Rome on Wednesday, with the holders facing Roma in Matchday 2 of the Women’s Champions League at the Stadio Tre Fontane.
The Catalan side began their title defence with a 5-0 win over Paris FC, their attacking front three of Caroline Graham Hansen, Ewa Pajor and Kerolin Nicole again supplying the decisive force. It was another emphatic result in a campaign that has so far brought six wins from six.
Quick facts
- Fixture: Roma v Barcelona, Women’s Champions League Matchday 2
- Date and kick-off: Wednesday 30 September, 18:45 Spanish mainland time
- Venue: Stadio Tre Fontane, Rome
- Barcelona’s season record: six victories, 26 goals scored and two conceded
- Roma’s opening European result: 0-0 draw with Leuven
Barcelona have struck 26 times in those six matches while allowing only two goals, setting a fierce early pace both domestically and in Europe. The trip to Rome is their first away continental test since opening the defence of their crown.
Roma arrive from a more uneven start. Their European campaign began with a goalless draw against Leuven, while their only league fixture ended in victory over Sassuolo.
The Italian club also reached the Serie A Women’s Cup final, only to lose the trophy on penalties. That recent run gives Roma a significant home occasion, but Barcelona’s form makes the meeting one of the standout fixtures of the second matchday.
Viewers in Spain can watch the match live through Disney+, with TV3 also carrying coverage in Catalonia.
