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FT: Barcelona W 0-1 Chelsea W, Erin Cuthbert scores only goal with brilliant, composed finish

opera.com 2024/5/22

Chelsea have become the first team since February 2019 to beat Barcelona, in Barcelona.

And they have done it in a Champions League semi-final first leg.

Advantage Blues Heroines all over the pitch for Chelsea, such effort and application they have put in throughout the game.

But what a difference that last kick of the ball could have made.

it was a great header back across the box from Lucy Bronze and what a miss from Alexia Putellas. It would have been harsh on Chelsea given the effort they have put in.

Photo: Cuthbert

The belief they will have now is huge, they now don't only think they can beat Barcelona, they know they can beat them now.

The second leg takes place at Stamford Bridge next Saturday, with kick off at 17.30 BST.

If Chelsea avoid defeat, they will be in the Champions League final.

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes speaking to DAZN: "It’s just half-time. Nobody should get carried away with that and to be honest I’m disappointed we didn’t get the second goal. It’s a difficult place to come, they carried out the game plan I asked them to do so from that perspective I’m happy.

Emma Hayes after the Game:

"A lot of teams come here and go 1-0 or 2-0 down early on and you have to ride that. They have unbelievable players that are world class in everything they do but for the most part we limited them."

On knowing how to beat Barcelona: "I think I know how to come away from home and get a result. We have not performed against Barcelona at home. We have under-performed when we played at home. Barcelona have another level in them and I think that’s clear. Maybe they don’t feel they were at their best today and we have to anticipate that."

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