In a stunning upset, Chelsea made history by defeating Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League.
The match ended with a 1-0 victory for Chelsea, marking the first time in over five years that Barcelona has been beaten on their home turf.
This triumph for Emma Hayes’s team is a significant achievement, as they now carry a crucial advantage back to Stamford Bridge for the second leg of the semi-final.
The winning goal came from Erin Cuthbert, capping off an outstanding defensive display that prevented Barcelona from finding the back of the net for the first time in two years.
Despite a last-minute opportunity for Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas, Chelsea’s defense held firm, with goalkeeper Hannah Hampton not even needing to make a save.
This historic win for Chelsea, their first ever against Barcelona, comes against a formidable opponent who has clinched the Champions League title twice in the past three seasons.
The English champions now find themselves in a promising position, needing only to avoid defeat in the upcoming match at Stamford Bridge to secure a spot in the Bilbao final.
