Brest, managed by one-time Sunderland midfielder Eric Roy, are also playing in Europe for the first time in the club’s history, let alone the Champions League, a reward for finishing third in Ligue 1 last season only five years after winning promotion from Ligue 2.

Manchester City made a spectacular return to the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, defeating holders Barcelona 2-0 in the opening round of group stage matches as Bayern Munich downed Arsenal 5-2.

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 06: Caitlin Foord of Arsenal and Lucy Hope of Everton in action during the Barclays Women’s Super League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on October 06, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jaimi Joy/Getty Images)

Pernille Harder's hat-trick ensures Arsenal's return to the Women's Champions League ends in defeat in an end-to-end encounter against Bayern Munich in Germany.

T he Bayern Munich Frauen kept a time-honored tradition at the club by smoking Arsenal FC 5-2 in UEFA Women’s Champions League action. FCBayern.com broke down the action: Marion

Arsenal kick off their Women’s Champions League campaign on Wednesday evening, with boss Jonas Eidevall vowing to go ‘full throttle’ in their pursuit of silverware. Eidevall’s side are in Germany for their opening group game against Bayern Munich as the Gunners kick off a hectic fortnight in their quest for both domestic and European trophies.

Gunners lose thriller in Women's Champions League - Pernille Harder scored quick-fire hat-trick as Arsenal collapsed