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The Super Falcons star and her Benfica side will play one of the competition's favourites in the quarterfinals and could
The UEFA Women's Champions League quarterfinals are just around the corner, and Nigerian midfielder Christy Onyenaturuchi Ucheibe is gearing up for a challenging clash as her Portuguese club, Benfica, faces off against reigning champions Lyon. As the draw for the quarterfinals and beyond was made at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, fans are eagerly anticipating these thrilling encounters.
The 23 year-old former Nasarawa Amazons will be vital for her Benfica side when they face the eight-time winners on their quest for European glory.
The quarterfinals, set to begin in March, promise an array of exciting matchups. Here's a look at the full list of second-round ties in the UEFA Women's Champions League:
Exciting UWCL knockout stage ties to look forward to
Among the standout quarterfinal ties is Benfica's clash with Lyon. Benfica made history by becoming the first Portuguese team to reach this stage of the competition, while Lyon boasts a remarkable record with eight previous tournament victories. Ucheibe will be crucial in Benfica's quest to upset the reigning champions.
Another intriguing match features Ajax, who are making their first appearance in the quarterfinals, taking on Chelsea. The English club, under the management of Emma Hayes, aims to secure the trophy in her final season in charge. With an impressive group-stage performance, Ajax will be no pushovers in this encounter.
Meanwhile, Swedish side Häcken, returning to the quarterfinals after more than a decade, will face Paris Saint-Germain, a team with ambitions of making a mark in the competition.
The draw for the semi-finals also provided some tantalizing possibilities. A rematch of the 2022/23 last-four encounter between Barcelona and Chelsea is on the cards, while Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain could potentially renew their rivalry in the semi-finals.
As the UEFA Women's Champions League progresses, football enthusiasts in Nigeria and around the world will eagerly follow Christy Ucheibe's journey with Benfica, hoping to witness history in the making. With the exciting matchups ahead, the stage is set for an enthralling display of women's football at its finest.
UEFA Women’s Champions League Quarterfinal draws in full
First legs
Tuesday, 19th March: Ajax vs Chelsea (18:45 CET)
Tuesday, 19th March: Benfica vs Lyon (21:00 CET)
Wednesday, 20th March: Häcken vs Paris Saint-Germain (18:45 CET)
Wednesday, 20th March: Brann vs Barcelona (21:00 CET)
Second legs
Wednesday, 27th March: Lyon vs Benfica (18:45 CET)
Wednesday, 27th March: Chelsea vs Ajax (21:00 CET)
Thursday, 28th March: Barcelona vs Brann (18:45 CET)
Thursday, 28th March: Paris Saint-Germain vs Häcken (21:00 CET)
UEFA Women’s Champions League Semifinal draws (20/21 & 27/28 April)
Brann/Barcelona vs Ajax/Chelsea
Benfica/Lyon vs Häcken/Paris Saint-Germain
Final (25th May, San Mames, Bilbao)
Winner of semi-final 1 vs. Winner of semi-final 2.
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