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Nightmare! Arsenal handed brutal draw in first round of Women's Champions League qualifying just 12 months after shock exit at same stage

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The Gunners finished third in the Women's Super League last season, meaning they need to start from the earliest stage of Europe's premier competition. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-boss-jonas-eidevall-explain-gunners-shock-women-s-champions-league-exit-paris-fc/blt448e514afd7693da" target="_blank">That was the case 12 months ago, too, and Jonas Eidevall's side fell at the first hurdle when they lost to Paris FC</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Arsenal will hope history doesn't repeat itself when they compete in the same stage in September, though they have been given a very tricky draw. First up, the Gunners will face Scottish side Rangers and if they come through that, Spanish giants Atletico Madrid or Norwegian outfit Rosenborg will be waiting in a match where the prize will be a place in the second round of UWCL qualifying.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Plenty of other big clubs were involved in Friday's qualifying draw, including Ajax, Benfica, Twente and Celtic. Eintracht Frankfurt vs Sporting CP is a particularly tasty draw and perhaps the pick of the first round matches.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Gunners will take on Rangers on September 4, with the winner to face either Atletico or Rosenborg on September 7 for a place in the second qualifying round.

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL

Nightmare! Arsenal handed brutal draw in first round of Women's Champions League qualifying just 12 months after shock exit at same stage | Goal.com

Arsenal will need to beat Rangers and possibly Atletico Madrid to reach the second round of qualifying in the 2024-25 Women&apos;s Champions League.

Nightmare! Arsenal handed brutal draw in first round of Women&apos;s Champions League qualifying just 12 months after shock exit at same stage