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Chelsea Clinch Women's Champions League Quarter-Final Spot with Win Over Celtic

A dominant 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge secures Chelsea's progression with two group matches remaining.

  • Lucy Bronze opened the scoring for Chelsea just 65 seconds into the match with a volley, setting the tone for a commanding performance.
  • Dutch teenager Wieke Kaptein doubled Chelsea's lead in the first half with a powerful header from a corner routine.
  • Ève Périsset sealed the victory with a stoppage-time penalty after a handball in the box by Celtic's Shannon McGregor.
  • Chelsea remain unbeaten in all competitions this season under new manager Sonia Bompastor, who has rotated her squad effectively throughout the campaign.
  • Celtic, making their first-ever group stage appearance, were eliminated from the competition following the loss, while Chelsea's win also ensured Real Madrid's progression from Group B.
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