Overview

• Arsenal clinched their place in the Women's Champions League quarterfinals with Lina Hurtig's 89th-minute winner against Juventus, ensuring Juventus' elimination from Group C.
• Manchester City advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-1 victory over Hammarby, featuring two goals from Khadija Shaw, despite a controversial yellow card for her goal celebration.
• Bayern Munich also progressed to the quarterfinals after a 1-1 draw with Vålerenga, setting up a decisive group-topping clash with Arsenal on December 18.
• Barcelona's Alexia Putellas scored her 200th goal for the club in a 4-1 win over St. Pölten, keeping them on track for the quarterfinals with two games to play.
• The introduction of the Swiss system to next season's competition is expected to increase competitiveness, addressing concerns about predictability in group-stage outcomes.