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Barcelona thrashes Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, edging closer to Champions League Final
Barcelona convincingly defeated Chelsea 4-1 in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final at Stamford Bridge, London. The Catalans dominated the match from start to finish.
A. Bonmati opened the scoring in the 25th minute, followed by goals from E. Pajor (40′), C. Pina (42′), and S. Paralluelo (90′). W. Kaptein scored a consolation goal for the home side in the 90th minute.
The statistics highlight Barcelona’s dominance: 61% possession, 16 shots (8 on target) compared to Chelsea’s 39% possession and 17 shots (5 on target). Despite the defeat, Chelsea pushed forward, but Barcelona’s defense and clinical finishing proved decisive. The match was officiated by Tess Olofsson (Sweden). The atmosphere at Stamford Bridge was electric. Barcelona’s victory leaves them in a strong position heading into the second leg.
Substitutions barcelona w: at minute 46 I. Engen came in and M. Leon went out., at minute 63 S. Paralluelo came in and C. Graham went out., at minute 63 E. Brugts came in and C. Pina went out., at minute 63 J. Fernandez came in and I. Paredes went out., at minute 76 V. Lopez came in and E. Pajor went out.
Substitutions chelsea w: at minute 46 A. Beever-Jones came in and M. Ramirez went out., at minute 46 A. Lawrence came in and N. Girma went out., at minute 61 W. Kaptein came in and S. Baltimore went out., at minute 61 C. Macario came in and E. Cuthbert went out., at minute 74 M. Hamano came in and J. Kaneryd went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Chelsea W
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Barcelona W
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