Manchester United, Roma and Leuven headline UWCL drama as draw sets up heavy clashes

Elisabeth Terland decisive, Roma rampant, and Leuven stun Rosengård while the third qualifying round draw promises blockbuster ties

2 Sep 2025 - 4 min read
Manchester United, Roma and Leuven headline UWCL drama as draw sets up heavy clashes
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Weekend Recap – UWCL Second Qualifying Round Finals

OH Leuven 3–2 Rosengård (Champions Path, Group 3 Final)

Oud-Heverlee Leuven stunned Swedish giants Rosengård with a breathtaking opening half-hour. Goals from Jada Conijnenberg (10′, 18′) and Jeslynn Kuijpers (35′) put the Belgian side 3–0 up inside 31 minutes. Rosengård fought back through Emilia Larsson (60′) and Anam Imo (71′), but Leuven held firm to claim their biggest European scalp yet and reach the third qualifying round.

Manchester United 1–0 Hammarby (League Path, Group 1 Final)

Elisabeth Terland was again the difference-maker for Manchester United, scoring in the 61st minute to seal a narrow victory over Hammarby. After netting a hat-trick in the semifinal against PSV, the Norwegian striker’s form has propelled United into the next stage of Europe’s elite competition.

AS Roma 5–1 Sparta Praha (League Path, Group 2 Final)

Roma showcased their attacking firepower in a convincing victory over Sparta Praha. Five different goalscorers underlined the Italian side’s depth and dominance, sending them comfortably through to the third round.

Other Final Results

  • Brann 1–0 Braga
  • Fortuna Hjørring 1–0 YB Frauen
  • GKS Katowice 2–0 Mura
  • Ferencváros 4–0 Dinamo-BSUPC
  • Vorskla Poltava 2–0 Gintra
  • Twente 2–0 Breiðablik
  • Vålerenga 4–0 Slavia Praha
  • Austria Wien 3–0 FC Minsk

Third Qualifying Round Fixtures (11 & 18 September)

Champions Path

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  • Vålerenga vs Ferencvárosi TC
  • Vorskla Poltava vs OH Leuven
  • SKN St. Pölten vs Fortuna Hjørring
  • GKS Katowice vs FC Twente 

League Path

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  • BK Häcken vs Atlético Madrid
  • Paris FC vs Austria Wien
  • SK Brann vs Manchester United
  • Eintracht Frankfurt vs Real Madrid
  • AS Roma vs Sporting CP

Three Big Matches to Watch

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Real Madrid

A heavyweight clash between Spain’s rising power and Germany’s European specialists. Expect intensity and a full stadium for one of the standout ties.

SK Brann vs Manchester United

Terland will return to Norway to face her compatriots. United’s ambitions face a tough test against a disciplined Brann side.

AS Roma vs Sporting CP

A meeting of champions from two growing leagues. Roma’s attack versus Sporting’s tactical resilience makes this one of the most balanced fixtures.