OL Lyonnes vs Atletico Madrid Femenino Prediction 17.12.2025 | UEFA Women's Champions League

As the most decorated champions in European history, OL Lyonnes have once again asserted their authority in this season’s League Phase, collecting an impressive 13 of a possible 15 points from their opening five fixtures and placing themselves firmly on the brink of securing direct qualification to the quarter-finals.

The only blemish on an otherwise commanding campaign came on Matchday Four, when the UWCL record-holders were held to a thrilling six-goal draw away to Juventus Women, remarkably overturning a three-goal halftime deficit to salvage a valuable point in Italy.

Despite their near-flawless run, automatic progression into the top eight has yet to be mathematically sealed, with just one more point required to make it official. That task appears well within reach, as Les Fenottes have been utterly imperious on home soil, boasting a perfect record of seven wins from seven matches across all competitions.

In terms of squad availability, forward Liana Joseph remains sidelined after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament during the UEFA Women’s Champions League opener against Arsenal, and she continues her long road to recovery from the serious injury.

After a four-year absence from Europe’s most prestigious stage, Atletico Madrid Femenino have made a smooth and composed return, collecting a solid seven points from their opening five matches — enough to secure a place among the playoff contenders in the League Phase.

In truth, only the extraordinary could deny them a spot in the top 12 when the dust settles. Even in the event of an expected defeat against Olympique Lyonnais Féminin, the mathematics border on the impossible — 13th-placed Valerenga Women would need to defeat Bayern Munich Women by a staggering ten-goal margin, a scenario that belongs more to fantasy than footballing reality.

As they prepare for their trip to the French capital, Las Colchoneras find themselves caught in an intriguing rhythm, having drawn three consecutive matches — all ending 2-2. That run includes a resilient stalemate against Bayern Munich Women in their latest European outing, a result that effectively placed one foot in the UWCL knockout rounds.

The only blemish on Atleti’s otherwise stable outlook is the absence of Brazilian forward Gio Garbelini, who remains sidelined as she continues her recovery from knee surgery sustained on matchday two of the UWCL against Manchester United Women.