Chelsea Overturn Deficit to Reach Champions League Semi-Finals
A dominant 3-0 win against Manchester City propels Chelsea into a semi-final clash with reigning champions Barcelona.
- Chelsea staged a dramatic comeback at Stamford Bridge, overturning a 2-0 first-leg deficit with a 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Women's Champions League quarter-finals.
- First-half goals from Sandy Baltimore, Nathalie Björn, and Mayra Ramírez sealed the win, showcasing Chelsea's relentless intensity and tactical precision.
- The victory marks Chelsea's fourth Champions League semi-final appearance in five seasons, underlining their consistency on the European stage.
- Manchester City struggled with injuries to key players, including Khadija Shaw and Lauren Hemp, while Chelsea's squad depth proved decisive in maintaining high performance levels.
- Chelsea will face Barcelona, the two-time defending champions, in the semi-finals, continuing a fierce rivalry that has seen Barcelona eliminate Chelsea in recent seasons.