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Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League at Stamford Bridge on Thursday evening.The Blues went ahead with a fine strike from Ellie Carpenter, who rifled the ball
Chelsea captain Reece James has sent a message to the fans, confirming Enzo Maresca's statement about the defender's half-time substitution vs Burnley.
Across their seven meetings, Chelsea have won just one game -- the first leg of the semifinal in 2024. Thursday's meeting will be unique as it's the first time the two sides will meet in a non-knockout setting. While the stakes are compartively low, it's unlikely the intensity will be.
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Santos was handed a start in midfield at Turf Moor on Saturday after Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca opted to rest Caicedo following his exploits for Ecuador during the international break.
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Chelsea welcome Barcelona in crucial UEFA Women's Champions League clash with a big point to prove
As Chelsea ready themselves to face a side who have for so long been the yardstick against which all other European clubs are measured, they might ask whether they are hitting their own standards, let alone the lofty ones that Barcelona continue to set.
Ellie Carpenter has proved to be one of the signings of the summer. Another top display showed how vital she is to Chelsea's hunt for European glory.
Chelsea and Barcelona traded first-half goals in a 1-1 draw as both teams stayed unbeaten in the Women’s Champions League.
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Chelsea prove themselves fully capable of going toe-to-toe with UEFA Women's favorites Barcelona
Then again, if Chelsea continue to perform at this level, they need not worry too much about that. They will get the points needed for a top-four finish and a swift passage to the quarterfinals. What will matter is the statement sent to Barcelona.
Thursday's draw in the UEFA Women's Champions League proves Chelsea's credentials as powerhouse Barcelona are denied as continued perfect campaign.
Chelsea have become just the second team in Premier League history to go 50 consecutive games without a player aged 30 or older in their starting XI, after Aston Villa between September 2012 and Janua
Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez scored in either half as Chelsea closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal in a tight 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor. Enzo Maresca’s Blues moved up to the second in the table with a performance which saw Andrey Santos shine in place of Moises Caicedo,
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