Soccer: Champions League playoff: Eintracht against Paris St. Germain

The women's soccer team Eintracht Frankfurt has drawn a challenging opponent in the playoffs for the Champions League. They are set to face French vice-champion Paris St. Germain in a crucial qualifying round for a place in the league phase of Europe's premier club competition.

Meanwhile, VfL Wolfsburg, another German contender, has received a more favorable draw. The "Wölfinnen" will compete against Inter Milan in their third qualifying round. Both German teams will play their first leg matches on August 26, with the return fixtures taking place a week later, on September 2.

Eintracht Frankfurt's path to the Champions League has been challenging. In the previous season's competition, the team reached the quarterfinals but was eliminated by the eventual finalist, Olympique Lyon. Should Eintracht successfully navigate the playoff round this time, it would mark their second appearance in the Champions League, following the 2023/24 season, during which they were eliminated after the group stage.

Defending German champions FC Bayern Munich have already secured a direct spot in the Champions League league phase, bypassing the playoff rounds. The upcoming matches against Paris St. Germain represent a significant hurdle for Eintracht Frankfurt as they aim to compete at the highest level of European women's club soccer.