Arsenal women will attempt to keep their UEFA Champions League ambitions firmly intact when they take on tournament favourites Barcelona at the fabled Spotify Camp Nou this evening.
The Gunners have picked up seven points from their opening three continental fixtures to sit third in the league phase standings, two points and two places below leaders Barca, who boast a 100 percent winning record and have scored a remarkable 19 goals in the process.
Tonight's meeting will represent the sixth time the two sides have met with Arsenal edging the head-to-head record 3-2, with their trio of victories including a famous 1-0 win in the final of this competition in 2025.
Arsenal boss Renee Slegers will be without a quartet of key first-team personnel for the showdown with Mariona Caldentey, Selina Cerci, Katie Reid, Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly all ruled out through injury.
However, defender Taylor Hinds has passed a late fitness test after being withdrawn in the closing stages of the win over Liverpool last time out, whilst former Barcelona full-back Ona Batlle returns to the squad after sitting out Sunday’s game with a knock.
The only alteration to the starting line-up sees Lisa Baum replace Olivia Smith.
Confirmed Arsenal women's line-up
Misa; Fox, Williamson, Catley, Hinds; Stanway, Little (C); Baum, Maanum, Foord; Russo
Substitutes: Borbe, Damm, Wubben-Moy, Batlle, Holmberg, Cooney-Cross, Reuteler, Smith, Dixon
