Overview
- Barcelona secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Chelsea in the first leg of the Women’s Champions League semi-final, extending their knockout dominance over the English side.
- Claudia Pina scored twice after coming off the bench, while Ewa Pajor and Irene Paredes also found the net for the reigning champions.
- Chelsea’s Sandy Baltimore provided a glimmer of hope with a second-half goal, but defensive lapses proved costly for Sonia Bompastor’s side.
- Hannah Hampton saved an early penalty from Alexia Putellas, but Barcelona’s attacking depth and precision ultimately overwhelmed the visitors.
- Chelsea face an uphill task in the second leg at Stamford Bridge as they aim to overturn a three-goal deficit to reach their first Champions League final since 2021.