Football AI predicts the 2025-26 Women’s Champions League winner

The upcoming 2025–26 UEFA Women’s Champions League is set to be one of the most competitive seasons ever, with Europe’s elite clubs all vying for glory. Arsenal, last season’s champions, enter the tournament full of confidence after their historic 1-0 win over Barcelona in the 2024 final.

However, an AI simulation of the entire competition — from the League Phase to the final in May — suggests that Arsenal’s title defense will end in heartbreak, with Barcelona reclaiming their European crown.

After last season’s dramatic triumph, Renee Slegers’ Arsenal enter the new campaign among the leading contenders to win the Women’s Champions League again. Their tactical discipline, attacking depth, and European experience make them a formidable force.

However, the competition has never been fiercer. Chelsea come into the tournament on the back of an unbeaten domestic treble, making them one of the strongest challengers. Meanwhile, Manchester United will experience their first-ever main phase appearance, adding a fresh English presence to the European stage…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>