St. Polten and Wolfsburg on the road to Juventus and
By OnzeActu · · 5 min read
In the qualifying play-off for the group stage of the Women's Champions League, Juventus inherits St. Polten – two previous victories – while Inter challenges Wolfsburg, a historically dominant opponent against Italian clubs.
Why it matters
The draw for the third qualifying round of the Women's Champions League is crucial for Juventus, who have a positive history against SKN St. Pölten. With two previous victories, the Turinese hope to capitalize on this dynamic to secure their place in the group stage, a key objective for their season. On the other hand, Inter face a tough challenge against Wolfsburg, a team which has often had the upper hand over Italian clubs in European competition.
Context
Juventus, as a top club in Italy, aims to make a name for itself on the European stage, especially in the Women's Champions League. With key players like Barbara Bonansea and Cristiana Girelli, the team is well positioned to take on the challenge against St. Pölten. On the other hand, Inter, who are starting their second campaign in C1, will have to overcome the unfavorable history against Wolfsburg to hope to progress.
Key points
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On paper, Juventus benefits from a favorable draw and can rely on a positive history against the Austrians. The Turinese have won the two previous confrontations in the Champions League against St. Pölten: the first meeting dates back to 2021 and ended in a 4-1 victory for Juventus, thanks to a brace from Barbara Bonansea and goals from Cristiana Girelli and Lina Hurtig, a campaign which allowed the Bianconere to reach the quarter-finals. More recently, last December, Juventus won 5-0 in Austria during the group stage, with goals from Amalie Vangsgaard, Cristiana Girelli (double), Tatiana Pinto and Paulina Krumbiegel.
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Conversely, Inter, who are playing their second campaign in C1, have never faced Wolfsburg in European competition. This is bad news: the German club has a solid record against Italian teams in the Champions League. VfL has met Juventus and Roma on several occasions, as well as Fiorentina, and the overall record against the transalpine teams is largely positive - in 12 matches played against Italian clubs, Wolfsburg has 7 wins, 3 draws and only 2 defeats. The Germans also won in the three direct elimination matches.
The details of the confrontations between Wolfsburg and Juventus show a balanced but recent history advantageous for the Germans: during the 2021/22 group stage, Juve won a match 2-0 and conceded a 2-2 draw, while the following season saw Wolfsburg overcome Juventus after a 2-2 in Germany then a 2-0 success in Italy, thus eliminating the Turin team.
Even if the statistics lean differently depending on the opponents, these draws underline the importance of leaving nothing to chance at this decisive stage: for Juventus, it is a question of confirming its past superiority and securing qualification, while Inter will have to prepare for a very tough duel against one of the most experienced teams on the continent. The matches, scheduled in the double home-and-away confrontation of this third round, will decide which of these Italian teams will join the group stage this fall.
The rest
Juventus prepare to face St. Pölten with confidence, looking to replicate their past performances to advance in the Women's Champions League. For Inter, the match against Wolfsburg will be decisive for their season, as a victory could mark a turning point in their Champions League journey. The results of these confrontations will have a significant impact on the ambitions of Italian clubs in European football.
Frequently asked questions
What is the score of previous matches between Juventus and St. Pölten in the Champions League?
Juventus won the previous two confrontations against St. Pölten, with a score of 4-1 in 2021 and 5-0 last December.
What impact does the draw have on the Women's Champions League standings?
The draw for the third qualifying round allows Juventus to face
St. Pölten, while Inter face Wolfsburg, which is crucial for their access to the group stage.
When will Juventus play their next match against St. Pölten?
The date of Juventus' next match against St. Pölten is not specified in the article.
Have Inter ever faced Wolfsburg in the Champions League?
No, Inter have never faced Wolfsburg in European competition.
Which clubs have already qualified for the group stage of the Women's Champions League?
Roma are already qualified, alongside other teams like Barcelona, Lyon, Benfica, Hacken, Paris FC, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Arsenal.