Chelsea Stun Barcelona to Claim First-Leg Advantage in UWCL Semi-Final
In a historic upset, Chelsea emerged victorious from the first leg of their UWCL semi-final clash against Barcelona with a narrow 1-0 victory. This marks the first time Barcelona Femeni has lost a home game in five years.
Dominant Barca Denied by Clinical Chelsea
Barcelona started strong, controlling possession and creating chances for striker Salma Paralluelo. However, Chelsea soon settled in and frustrated the Blaugrana’s attack, forcing them to play in front of a resolute blue wall.
Cuthbert’s Strike Makes the Difference
Chelsea’s strategy of playing on the counter paid off in the 40th minute. After German midfielder Sjoeke Nusken retained possession expertly in the Barcelona area, she found Erin Cuthbert with a perfect pass. The Scottish forward coolly slotted the ball into the top right corner, giving Chelsea a crucial lead.
Barcelona Frustrated in Second Half
Despite dominating possession in the second half, Barcelona struggled to break down Chelsea’s organized defense. Key players Aitana Bonmati and Caroline Graham-Hansen were kept quiet, and Maya Ramirez, presented with a chance to double Chelsea’s lead, lacked composure in the finishing stages.
Historic Victory for the Blues
Barcelona came agonizingly close to an equalizer through Alexia Putellas late in the game, but her attempt sailed wide. The final whistle confirmed a famous victory for Chelsea, ending Barcelona’s five-year unbeaten home run and their two-year scoring streak.
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