Chelsea Face Barcelona in Women's Champions League Semi-Final First Leg
Blues Aim for Strong Start in Spain
Chelsea's Women's Team Embark on Important European Challenge
London, United Kingdom - Chelsea's Women's Team travel to Spain on Saturday afternoon for the first leg of their UEFA Women's Champions League semi-final against Barcelona. The Blues secured a 2-1 victory in the first leg of the quarter-finals against Real Madrid and will be aiming to build on that momentum against the Spanish giants.
League Success for Barcelona
Barcelona currently sit top of the Primera Division table, boasting a formidable attacking force led by Asisat Oshoala and Caroline Graham Hansen. The Spanish side has won their last three league games and will be confident of extending that run against Chelsea.
Challenge for Chelsea
Chelsea, managed by Emma Hayes, have also been in impressive form in the Women's Super League, winning their last two matches without conceding a goal. The Blues will be without suspended midfielders Melanie Leupolz and Niamh Charles for the first leg in Barcelona.
Live Coverage and Commentary
The match will be broadcast on BT Sport 1 in the United Kingdom and will be live streamed via the UEFA website. Live score updates and commentary will also be available on the Chelsea Women's official social media channels and the UEFA website.
Hope for Progression
Chelsea Women will be hoping to secure a positive result in the first leg to give themselves a good chance of progressing to the final. The second leg will be played at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, April 29th.
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