Overview

• This marks the first time in Women's Champions League history that the same two teams have met in three consecutive semi-finals.
• Barcelona, the reigning champions, have won three of the last four titles and are pursuing a second consecutive quadruple this season.
• Chelsea, unbeaten domestically and eyeing a quadruple, have strengthened their squad with former Barcelona players Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh, alongside new coach Sonia Bompastor.
• Key players Lauren James (Chelsea) and Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona) face fitness concerns ahead of the first leg, with James ruled out and Hansen doubtful.
• Aitana Bonmatí, Barcelona's back-to-back Ballon d'Or winner, describes the fixture as a 'healthy rivalry' and anticipates a tightly contested matchup.