Wolfsburg and Barcelona are set for another high-stakes showdown in the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday at VfL Wolfsburg Arena.
Their last meeting was a rollercoaster of emotions in the 2023 final in Eindhoven. Wolfsburg went into halftime dreaming of glory, only for Barcelona to flip the script and snatch a 3-2 victory—sealed by none other than their former star, Fridolina Rolfo.
Wolfsburg showed remarkable resilience in the group stage, battling back from two early defeats to erase a six-point deficit and overtake Roma for a knockout spot.
Meanwhile, Barcelona also faced an early setback, falling to Manchester City on Matchday 1, but responded in emphatic fashion—netting 26 goals across five consecutive wins to comfortably secure the top spot in their group.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
VfL Wolfsburg vs. Barcelona live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Women’s Champions League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: DAZN, YouTube
This match is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. Streaming options are available on DAZN, which is the home of women’s European football.
Women’s Champions League matches will be shown live on DAZN’s YouTube channel as well.
A DAZN monthly subscription is $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month. The annual subscription is $224.99.
What time does VfL Wolfsburg vs. Barcelona kick off?
This Women’s Champions League clash takes place at the VfL Wolfsburg Arena in Wolfsburg, Germany and kicks off on Wednesday, March 19 at 6:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Mar. 19 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Mar. 19 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Mar. 19 | 11:45 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Mar. 19 | 10:45 a.m. |
VfL Wolfsburg vs. Barcelona predicted lineups, team news
Wolfsburg, on the other hand, have a former Barcelona player of their own in forward Ariana Arias and are well aware of the danger posed by Pajor and Graham Hansen.
Since the winter break, Anneke Borbe has stepped in as Wolfsburg’s starting goalkeeper, replacing Merle Frohms, while Caitlin Dijkstra arrived too late to feature in the group stage.
Wolfsburg heads into this clash with a clean bill of health—no injuries or suspensions are expected to shake up their plans. While Merle Frohms’ impending transfer looms in the background, she’s still expected to be between the posts when the whistle blows.
Despite the ongoing shuffle in their squad, Wolfsburg remains laser-focused on fine-tuning their tactics and sharpening their team chemistry.
VfL Wolfsburg predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Borbe (GK) — Dijkstra, Minge, Hegering — Wilms, Huth, Lattwein, Brand, Linder — Popp, Beerensteyn.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
The Spanish giants have plenty of familiar faces for Wolfsburg, with Fridolina Rolfo, Caroline Graham Hansen, and Ingrid Engen all having previously worn the German club’s colors. This summer, they were joined by Ewa Pajor, the 2023 final goalscorer, who has seamlessly continued her prolific form after spending nine seasons in Germany.
On the Barcelona side, Clàudia Pina and Kika Nazareth have both suffered injuries in recent days, adding some uncertainty to their squad heading into the knockout rounds.
Barcelona predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Coll (GK) — Batlle, Paredes, Mapi León, Rolfö — Patri Guijarro, Aitana Bonmatí, Putellas — Graham Hansen, Pajor, Paralluelo.
Injured: Clàudia Pina, Kika Nazareth
Suspended: None
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, March 18
- Real Madrid vs. Arsenal (1:45 p.m.)
- Bayern Munich vs. Lyon (4:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 19
- Wolfsburg vs. Barcelona (1:45 p.m.)
- Man City vs. Chelsea (4:00 p.m.)
