Round of 16 of the UEFA Women's Europa Cup: Pure excitement in the first round!
The round of 16 of the 2025 UEFA Women's Europa Cup has begun. Results, schedule and teams at a glance.

Round of 16 of the UEFA Women's Europa Cup: Pure excitement in the first round!
The round of 16 of the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup started on November 12th and the atmosphere in European football is electric. The bracket for the knockout rounds has already been determined and promises exciting duels right up to the final, which will take place on either April 25th or 26th and May 2nd or 3rd, 2026. The first matches have already caused some surprises and the second legs, which will be played on November 19th and 20th, can bring new twists. UEFA reports on the results of the first leg:
- Nordsjælland – Mura: 1:0
- Häcken – Inter: 1:0
- Sparta Praha – Young Boys: 0:3
- Anderlecht – Austria Wien: 0:1
- Breidablik – Fortuna Hjørring: 0:1
- PSV Eindhoven – Eintracht Frankfurt: 1:2
- Ajax – Hammarby: 1:3
- Glasgow City – Sporting CP: 1:1
Austria Vienna's win against Anderlecht in particular caused a stir. The Viennese team put themselves in a good position for the second leg with a strong performance. The Young Boys' three-time goalscorer is also an issue, as his team was able to secure a good starting position with an impressive win against Sparta Praha.
The further rounds of the game
The knockout round system means that each round consists of home and away games, which adds to the thrill. The quarter-finals will follow in February 2026, while the semi-finals will also take place on the 24th/25th. March and 1st/2nd April 2026 will take place. The division of teams in the quarterfinals is as follows:
| Quarterfinals | Encounters |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sparta Praha / Young Boys – Anderlecht / Austria Vienna |
| 2 | Glasgow City / Sporting CP – Ajax / Hammarby |
| 3 | PSV Eindhoven / Eintracht Frankfurt – Nordsjælland / Mura |
| 4 | Häcken / Inter – Breidablik / Fortuna Hjørring |
UEFA, as the governing body of football in Europe, has, in addition to the Women's Europa Cup, other important competitions such as the Champions League and the Nations League in its program. Under the leadership of Aleksander Čeferin, who has been president since 2016, UEFA has seen numerous developments in recent years and ensures that the competition takes place at the highest level. Wikimedia gives us a deeper insight into the organization and its important role in the football world.
Looking into the future
The second leg could deliver some surprises and the teams are highly motivated to qualify for the next round. Fans of the women's teams in particular can look forward to exciting games. On Kicker You can also find all information about the Women's Champions League, which has become increasingly important in recent years. The enthusiasm for women's football is constantly growing, and this also seems to be reflected in the interest among spectators.
How many goals will be scored in the second legs? Who will advance to the quarterfinals? We'll stay tuned and follow the exciting developments! With several top-class encounters, we're looking forward to an exciting time in European women's football!