It is unthinkable that there could be a Women's Champions League season without Chelsea, but the Blues have work to do to book their place in the league phase. When is the Champions League third qualifying round draw? Chelsea enter the Women's Champions League in the third qualifying round, the final stage before the league phase. What happens if Chelsea lost in Champions League qualifying? The nine Champions League third qualifying winners will book their tickets to the Champions League league phase, joining the nine direct entrants: Barça Femení, OL Lyonnes, Paris FC, Manchester City, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Roma, Benfica and BK Häcken.