Arsenal and Real Madrid Advance to Women's Champions League Quarterfinals

Defending champions Arsenal and Real Madrid easily won their home matches on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The reigning champion Arsenal and Real Madrid won their home matches easily on Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Women's Champions League.

Why it matters

The Women's Champions League is the top club competition in European women's football, and reaching the quarterfinals is a significant achievement for these two powerhouse clubs.

The details

Arsenal defeated an opponent 4-1 at home, while Real Madrid won their home match 3-0 to secure their spots in the next round of the prestigious tournament.

  • The matches were played on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Arsenal

The reigning champion of the UEFA Women's Champions League.

Real Madrid

One of the top women's football clubs in Europe that has reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

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What’s next

The quarterfinal draw will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026 to determine the matchups for the next round of the competition.

The takeaway

This result showcases the continued dominance of Arsenal and the rising strength of Real Madrid in the women's game, as two of Europe's elite clubs advance to the quarterfinals of the prestigious Champions League tournament.