UEFA Women's Champions League is set for an exciting finish on Wednesday as the first league phase under the new format reaches its final matchday.
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All nine matches will start at the same time, and the race for the top four spots and the last qualification positions remains wide open.
The new format has brought a lot of excitement, with all 18 teams getting at least one win, which is a rare occurrence in UWCL history.
The teams that finish first to fourth will automatically go to the quarter-finals, while those placed fifth to twelfth will have to compete in the February knockout round playoffs to win the remaining four spots.
Currently, Barcelona and Lyon are leading with 13 points each and are strong favorites to finish in the top four, although nothing is certain yet.
They are closely followed by Chelsea with 11 points and a group of teams on 10 points, making the competition very tight as the final round approaches.
The biggest drama is in the battle for the last two direct quarter-final places.
Chelsea, Juventus, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Wolfsburg, Arsenal, and Manchester United are all in the running. A key match between Wolfsburg and Chelsea could determine the outcome, while Arsenal, who have nine points, need a big win and good results from other matches to keep their hopes alive. Everything will be decided on Wednesday as the league phase reaches its final and crucial stage.