Brann W vs PAOK W - UEFA Champions League Women

A fascinating UEFA Champions League Women chapter awaits on August 8, 2026 when Brann W take on PAOK W at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Manchester City face the K-League All-Stars in Seoul as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.

Both Brann W and PAOK W will be eager to build momentum when they meet in UEFA Champions League Women. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. The player had scored the equaliser away to Lyon before winning the penalty that secured the three points.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Brann W will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while PAOK W will back themselves to cause problems on the break. His all-action approach did not just suit the demands of Luis Enrique, it appeared to have a transformative effect on those around him, setting new standards in the forward line.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Another player reportedly of interest is Everton forward Iliman N'Diaye, while United, according to reports from France, have also made contact with Paris Saint-Germain over Ibrahim Mbaye.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With positions in the UEFA Champions League Women table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. A more central role appears likely given the sale of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered by Amadou Onana at the World Cup.