Chelsea journey to Spain to tackle Barcelona within the Women’s Champions League semi-finals this afternoon with a place on the European showpiece on the road.
It is the second time in as many years that the 2 groups have met at this stage of the competitors with Barcelona getting over the road final season. Caroline Graham Hansen scored a stunner to clinch the primary leg at Stamford Bridge and the Blues weren’t capable of overturn the deficit on the Nou Camp with the second leg ending in a 1-1 draw.
This time round Barcelona are taking part in at home first which ought to present some help to Emma Hayes’ workforce if they will come again to London with the tie within the steadiness. Chelsea have by no means overwhelmed Barcelona within the ladies’s sport however something apart from a heavy defeat in the present day would maintain them in rivalry to succeed in the ultimate in Bilbao.
Hayes, who’s leaving Chelsea on the finish of the season, has gained each trophy attainable with the Blues besides the Women’s Champions League however might want to overcome an old enemy if she is to log off her tenure in type.
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When is Barcelona vs Chelsea?
The Women’s Champions League semi-final will kick off at 12:30pm BST (UK time) on Saturday 20 April, on the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium.
When is Barcelona vs Chelsea?
The Women’s Champions League semi-final will kick off at 12:30pm BST (UK time) on Saturday 20 April, on the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium.
Jamie Braidwood20 April 2024 10:45
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Chelsea journey to Barcelona to face the Women’s Champions League holders in a rematch of final season’s semi-finals.
The Champions League is the one trophy that has eluded Chelsea underneath Emma Hayes throughout the dominant period of home success, and that is the membership’s remaining probability with Hayes leaving on the finish of the season.
Barcelona defeated Chelsea in final yr’s semi-finals, edging the tie 2-1 on mixture following a 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge and a 1-1 draw at Camp Nou. The Spanish facet went on to beat Wolfsburg within the remaining and are focusing on a 3rd Champions League title in 4 seasons.
Barcelona gained the primary of these in opposition to Chelsea within the 2021 remaining – profitable 4-0 to disclaim Chelsea and Hayes their first Champions League trophy.
Can the Blues earn revenge and provides Hayes the right send-off? Here’s every part you want to know forward of kick-off
Jamie Braidwood20 April 2024 10:30
