Chelsea Women Secure Quarter-Finals Spot in Champions League Despite Leadership Concerns

Younger Players Step Up in 2-1 Victory Over Real Madrid Amid Manager's Worries Over Team Control

Chelsea Women's team secured a place in the Women's Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid.
The win was not a confident one, with Chelsea still adjusting to the absence of key player Sam Kerr.
Chelsea's goals came from a penalty by Guro Reiten and a goalkeeping error from Real Madrid's Mylene Chavas, which allowed Erin Cuthbert's shot to go in.
Despite the victory, Chelsea manager Emma Hayes expressed concern over the team's control and leadership on the pitch.
Chelsea's younger players, including Niamh Charles and Erin Cuthbert, are stepping into leadership roles and taking on more responsibility.