# Women’s Champions League Power Rankings After Matchday 2
Matchday 2 of the Women’s Champions League brought a familiar name to the top of the power rankings—and a rising contender into second place. Barcelona continued to dominate, while Bayern Munich strengthened its case as a serious title challenger with a composed win over Benfica.
Elsewhere, Chelsea and OL Lyonnes played to a scoreless draw, Paris Saint-Germain made a statement, and Arsenal’s difficult start continued after a frustrating result against Paris FC. With plenty of the competition still to come, here is how the teams rank after two matchdays.
## Women’s Champions League Power Rankings
| Rank | Team | Movement | Record |
|—:|—|—:|:—:|
| 1 | Barcelona | — | 2-0 |
| 2 | Bayern Munich | Up 1 | 1-0 |
| 3 | OL Lyonnes | Down 1 | 1-0 |
| 4 | Manchester City | — | 0-0 |
| 5 | Chelsea | — | 1-0 |
| 6 | Paris Saint-Germain | Up 4 | 0-0 |
| 7 | Arsenal | Down 1 | 1-0 |
| 8 | Inter | — | 1-0 |
| 9 | Benfica | Down 2 | 1-1 |
| 10 | Real Madrid | Down 1 | 0-0 |
| 11 | Koge | Up 3 | 0-1 |
| 12 | Paris FC | Down 1 | 0-1 |
| 13 | Juventus | Down 2 | 1-1 |
| 14 | Austria Wien | Down 2 | 0-1 |
| 15 | Roma | Down 3 | 0-1 |
| 16 | OH Leuven | Down 3 | 0-0 |
| 17 | Hacken | — | 0-2 |
| 18 | Servette Chênois | — | 0-1 |
## Top Women’s Champions League Contenders
### 1. Barcelona
Barcelona remain the team to beat. They have scored 11 goals through two matches, setting the pace in the competition, and continued to look dangerous on the road against Roma. Caroline Graham Hansen has been especially clinical, turning chances into goals and reinforcing Barcelona’s status as the tournament favorite.
### 2. Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich rise to second after a convincing away performance against Benfica. The win itself was impressive, but keeping a clean sheet may be the more encouraging sign. Defensive consistency has been a key question for Bayern, and their control of the match suggests the team is making progress in that area. Klara Bühl’s goal and assist helped power the result.
### 3. OL Lyonnes
OL Lyonnes slip one place after a scoreless draw with Chelsea. Top teams can cancel each other out, and this was a tight contest, but a dropped result matters in a closely packed race. Lyon remain among the strongest teams in the Women’s Champions League.
### 4. Manchester City
Manchester City spent much of their match under pressure from Real Madrid, but Bunny Shaw remains a major threat whenever she finds space. City’s ability to capitalize on chances keeps them among the leading contenders, even after a challenging performance.
### 5. Chelsea
Chelsea earned a valuable shutout away to OL Lyonnes. The result reflects well on manager Sonia Bompastor and the team’s defensive organization. Chelsea will want to create more in attack against elite opposition, but leaving Lyon without a goal is a strong outcome.
### 6. Paris Saint-Germain
PSG make one of the biggest moves in the rankings, climbing four places after overwhelming OH Leuven with sustained pressure. They may not yet be considered leading favorites, but taking care of business at home is important—and the performance gives PSG momentum.
### 7. Arsenal
Arsenal’s start has been difficult. A narrow win over Koge offers some encouragement, but the controversial handball penalty in the draw with Paris FC—and manager Renée Slegers’ absence from the post-match press conference—added to the frustration. Arsenal have the defensive quality to recover, but they need to find cohesion quickly.
## Teams to Watch in the Middle of the Rankings
### 8. Inter
Inter were unable to get the result they wanted against Austria Wien, but a stoppage-time equalizer showed resilience. That ability to stay in a match could prove important as the group-stage pressure builds.
### 9. Benfica
Benfica followed an upset win over Juventus with a heavy defeat to Bayern Munich. The result is a setback, but Bayern are among the competition’s strongest teams. Benfica’s response in the next match will be a useful measure of their potential.
### 10. Real Madrid
Linda Caicedo continues to lead the way for Real Madrid, but the team needs more from its supporting cast. Madrid had opportunities to win away to Manchester City, yet missed chances proved costly. Improving their finishing will be essential as the stakes rise.
### 11. Koge
Koge’s performance against Arsenal caught attention, and the team followed it with a five-goal display against Servette. The Danish side looks organized and capable of making an impact in the competition.
### 12. Paris FC
Paris FC’s draw with Arsenal involved an unusual penalty decision, but the result also reflects the club’s continued growth. The team has shown it can challenge established opponents and should not be overlooked.
### 13. Juventus
Juventus responded to an opening loss to Benfica by defeating Hacken 3-0 away from home. It was the kind of performance the team needed to reset its campaign and regain confidence.
### 14. Austria Wien
The debutants once again proved difficult to break down, keeping Inter contained for much of the match. Their next challenge is turning competitive performances into wins.
## Teams Looking for a Turnaround
### 15. Roma
Roma have yet to score after two matches and have conceded six goals. Facing Barcelona was a tough assignment, but the results leave the Italian side with plenty of ground to make up.
### 16. OH Leuven
OH Leuven had a difficult day in Paris against PSG. The team will need to move on quickly and refocus ahead of its next match against Servette.
### 17. Hacken
Hacken had a chance to make a statement at home against Juventus but lost 3-0. To climb the rankings, the team will need to turn home fixtures into stronger results.
### 18. Servette Chênois
Servette have had a tough opening two matches. A defeat to Lyon was understandable, but the five goals conceded against Koge made for another difficult outing. The team will be looking for a response in its upcoming fixtures.
## What to Expect After Matchday 2
Barcelona remain the benchmark in the Women’s Champions League, but Bayern Munich’s strong defensive showing has added another credible contender to the conversation. PSG are moving in the right direction, while Chelsea have shown they can produce disciplined results against elite opposition.
Arsenal, meanwhile, need to settle quickly after an uneven start. With the competition still in its early stages, the next round of matches could reshape the rankings again.