The road to Oslo continues tonight, Thursday, February 12, 2026, as the UEFA Women’s Champions League knockout phase play-offs conclude their first-leg fixtures. With heavyweights like Arsenal and Real Madrid already securing dominant away wins on Wednesday, the pressure is now on the likes of Manchester United and Wolfsburg to follow suit.
Here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clashes, including predicted XIs and key team news.
Wolfsburg vs. Juventus (18:45 CET)
The "She-Wolves" welcome the Italian giants to the AOK Stadion in a battle of European pedigree. Wolfsburg, currently second in the Frauen-Bundesliga, are looking to use their home advantage before a tricky trip to Turin next week.
Wolfsburg Predicted XI: Johannes; Linder, Bergsvand, Dijkstra, Pujols; Minge, Peddemors; Huth, Popp, Bussy; Beerensteyn.
Juventus Predicted XI: De Jong; Krumbiegel, Calligaris, Harviken, Carbonell; Wälti, Schatzer, Bonansea; Tatiana Pinto, Beccari, Girelli.Key Absentees: Wolfsburg will be without defenders Camilla Küver and Janou Levels due to injury.
Atlético Madrid vs. Manchester United (21:00 CET)
Manchester United travel to the Centro Deportivo Wanda for a high-stakes encounter against Atleti. Marc Skinner’s side has been in formidable form, but they face a hostile atmosphere against a Spanish side known for their defensive resilience.
Atleti Predicted XI: Lola Gallardo; Silvia Lloris, Lauren, Carmen Menayo, Andrea Medina; Fiamma, Bøe Risa, Júlia Bartel; Alexia Fernández, Jensen, Amaiur Sarriegi.
Man Utd Predicted XI: Tullis-Joyce; Janssen, Le Tissier, Sandberg, Riviere; Zigiotti Olme, Miyazawa, Park; Malard, Naalsund, Terland.Team News: United are sweating on the fitness of Ella Toone (hip) and Fridolina Rolfö (knock), while Atleti are missing the suspended Luany.
Wednesday’s Recap: Clinical Gunners and Real Grit
If tonight’s games are half as entertaining as Wednesday’s openers, we are in for a treat.
OH Leuven 0-4 Arsenal: The Gunners effectively punched their ticket to the quarter-finals early. Frida Maanum was the star of the show, bagging two goals as Arsenal dismantled the Belgian side on their own turf.
Paris FC 2-3 Real Madrid: A five-goal thriller saw Las Blancas edge out Paris. Goals from Caroline Weir, Athenea, and Linda Caicedo secured a vital away lead despite a late scare from the hosts.What's at Stake?
The winners of these two-legged play-offs will advance to the quarter-finals to face the "Big Four" who received a bye from the league phase: Barcelona, Lyon, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich.