Barcelona Women kick off the defense of their UEFA Women's Champions League crown when they take on Paris Women at the Estadi Johan Cruyff on Wednesday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Blaugrana will view a fifth European title as their main objective, while Paris FC's primary goal will be to reach the knockout phase.Barcelona find themselves in a familiar position as reigning European champions after winning their third UWCL trophy in four seasons.##NAJAVA_MECA_9979013##Despite key summer departures, Pere Romeu's side has started their domestic campaign with four consecutive Liga F victories by a combined 19-2 scoreline.Meanwhile, Sandrine Soubeyrand's Paris FC rebounded from a heavy 7-1 defeat against OL Lyonnes by claiming a 2-0 victory against Strasbourg, making it two wins from their first three domestic league fixtures.Sleep easy, Arsenal fans – Arteta set to extend Arsenal stayKick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 23 SeptemberVenue: Estadi Johan Cruyff, BarcelonaCompetition: UEFA Women's Champions League – League Phase (Matchday 1)Stage: League Phase – Round 1 (0 points each)Qualification implications: The top teams from the league phase automatically advance to the knockout stages, making an opening matchday victory vital for an early position in the standings.##NAJAVA_MECA_9978707##Form GuideBarcelona Women✅ Win vs Alavés W (6-0)✅ Win vs Atletico Madrid W (4-2)✅ Win vs Sevilla FC W (4-0)✅ Win vs Costa Adeje Tenerife W (5-0)✅ Win vs Brighton W (3-1)BETTING GUIDE: Chelsea Women vs Austria Wien W, Match Preview, Team News and PredictionParis Women✅ Win vs Strasbourg W (2-0)❌ Loss vs OL Lyonnes W (1-7)✅ Win vs Nantes W (2-0)❌ Loss vs Arsenal W (0-1)❌ Loss vs Aston Villa W (1-4)##NAJAVA_MECA_9980413##Head-to-Head (Last Meeting)Paris FC W 0-2 Barcelona W (2025 UWCL)Team NewsBarcelona Women##NAJAVA_MECA_9978706##❌ Irene Paredes – Muscle injury (out).❌ Renee van Asten – Muscle injury (out).Paris Women❌ Daphne Corboz – Knee injury (recovering from long-term injury, out).Injured or tired? Five players pulled out of England squadPlayer to Watch: Ewa Pajor (Barcelona Women)Ewa Pajor enters this UEFA Women's Champions League opener as one of Barcelona's most explosive attacking threats in front of goal.Supported by the creativity of Caroline Graham Hansen and Clàudia Pina, the clinical forward has seamlessly integrated into Pere Romeu's frontline to maintain the team's relentless goalscoring rhythm.Pajor's elite movement in the box and sharp finishing capacity make her a constant threat against high and deep defensive blocks alike.If Paris FC fail to restrict space inside the 18-yard box, Pajor could easily extend Barcelona's formidable home scoring record.##NAJAVA_MECA_9978709##🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk) Barcelona Women to Win & Over 2.5 Goals🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk) Barcelona Women Handicap (-2.5)🔴 Long Shot (High Risk) Barcelona Women to Win 4-1Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.