Chelsea Women are set to host Barcelona Women at Stamford Bridge for the thrilling second leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final on April 27, 2024.
With a slim advantage from the first leg, Chelsea aim to cement their position in the final, while Barcelona looks to overturn the deficit and continue their quest for back-to-back titles.
Current Form
Chelsea's Current Form
The Blues are in formidable form, having secured a vital 1-0 victory in the first leg at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
This victory marked Barcelona's first competitive home defeat since February 2019. Chelsea have shown resilience, losing only once in their last 22 competitive home games.
Their Champions League journey has been impressive with a near-perfect streak in the current domestic season.
Barcelona's Current Form
Barcelona, undeterred by their recent defeat, bounced back quickly by winning 4-2 against Levante Las Planas in their domestic league.
The team has displayed strong away form, securing victories in 17 of their 18 competitive away matches this season.
Their ability to score, with three or more goals in 13 of their last 15 road trips, highlights their attacking prowess.
Team News
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea will be without Maren Mjelde, Nathalie Bjorn, Aniek Nouwen, Sam Kerr, and Mia Fishel due to injuries.
However, club captain Millie Bright might make an appearance from the bench after recovering from a lengthy injury.
Barcelona Team News
For Barcelona, the defence remains weakened with Mapi Leon sidelined since December due to a knee injury.
Despite rotations in their recent league match, coach Jonathan Giraldez is expected to revert to a lineup similar to that of the first leg.
Key Players
Chelsea's Key Players
Erin Cuthbert, who scored the decisive goal in the first leg, remains a crucial figure for Chelsea. Her ability to perform in big matches could be key to Chelsea's success.
Barcelona's Key Players
Claudia Pina, after her recent brace against Levante, is likely to be a pivotal player for Barcelona. Her form and scoring ability will be central to Barcelona's efforts to turn the tie around.
Scoreline Prediction
We expect a tightly contested match with both teams showing great determination. Chelsea may hold on to secure their progression but expect Barcelona to go for it in this massive semi-final.
Our Prediction: Chelsea Women 1-1 Barcelona Women (Chelsea advance to the final)
FAQ
What was the score the last time Chelsea played Barcelona? Chelsea won 1-0 in the first leg of this semi-final.
What time is the kickoff? The match kicks off at 5:30 pm UK time on April 27, 2024.
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