Reigning European champions Barcelona Women aim to secure their first victory of the 2024-25 Women's Champions League when they host Hammarby Women.

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Barcelona's quest for a third consecutive Women's Champions League title began poorly last week with a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City, marking Pere Romeu's first European match as manager. This loss was Barcelona's first competitive defeat since their 1-0 setback against Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals last April. However, they rebounded impressively in a derby against Espanyol, coming from behind to secure a dominant 7-1 victory, highlighted by an Ewa Pajor hat-trick and goals from Alexia Putellas, Claudia Pina, and Aitana Bonmati. With 32 goals in six league wins, Barcelona will look to carry that attacking momentum into their first European match against Hammarby, confident in their nine consecutive home victories in Women's Champions League group stage matches.

Hammarby, competing in their inaugural Women's Champions League campaign after winning the Damallsvenskan title last season, have already made an impact in Europe. They staged a remarkable comeback against Benfica in qualifying, winning 2-0 away after a 2-1 home loss to secure their place in the main draw. They continued their strong form with a 2-0 victory over St. Pölten in their group opener, thanks to goals from Vilde Hasund and Cathinka Tandberg. Hasund also scored a brace in a recent 6-0 league win over Vittsjo, leading Hammarby into Wednesday's match on a five-game unbeaten streak (W4, D1). With five consecutive clean sheets, they may feel equipped to challenge Barcelona's potent attack.