Chelsea host Barcelona for a place in the Women’s Champions League final as Emma Hayes’s side take a one-goal lead into the semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues stunned the Champions League holders last week as Erin Cuthbert’s strike earned Chelsea a 1-0 win in Spain. It was the first time Barcelona had lost a home game in five years, and Chelsea are prepared for Barcelona to respond in front of a record crowd for a women’s fixture at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are aiming to win the Champions League for the first time, in what is Hayes’s final season at the club after 12 years of domestic dominance. There is a place in the Bilbao showpiece on the line, and Chelsea will be out for revenge too after defeats to Barcelona in the 2021 final and last season’s semi-finals.
Follow live updates from the Chelsea vs Barcelona below, while you can watch the Women’s Champions League Semi-Finals for free on DAZN
Chelsea vs Barcelona LIVE: Women’s Champions League semi-final updates
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Chelsea 0-2 (1-2 agg.) Barcelona
90+6 mins: Putellas trying to get the better of Carter, but Chelsea get the ball back again, one final chance.
Emma Hayes with her head in her hands, Chelsea are going to fall desperately short.
Jack Rathborn27 April 2024 19:26
Chelsea 0-2 (1-2 agg.) Barcelona
90+4 mins: Barcelona should be home and dry, but Hampton with a brilliant save to deny Paralluelo.
Barcelona cut through the Blues beautifully, but Hampton spread herself well and the big left boot cleared the danger.
Jack Rathborn27 April 2024 19:25
Chelsea 0-2 (1-2 agg.) Barcelona
90+3 mins: Chelsea want a penalty! The ball sails to the back post and bounces viciously up towards the arm of Guijarro, but it hits her back as she turns away.
Jack Rathborn27 April 2024 19:24
Chelsea 0-2 (1-2 agg.) Barcelona
90+1 mins: Bonmati struggles off, she wanted the stretcher. She departs with Alexia stepping in for the final minutes.
Six added minutes! The crowd reacts, can Chelsea send this to extra-time?
Jack Rathborn27 April 2024 19:22
Chelsea 0-2 (1-2 agg.) Barcelona
88 mins: Rolfo, Guijarro and Bonmati keeping the ball superbly. Chelsea now desperate to win it back and launch a final attack or two.
Pina now involved, it’s quick, short passing, a masterclass in seeing out a game.
Jack Rathborn27 April 2024 19:20
Chelsea 0-2 (1-2 agg.) Barcelona
85 mins: Chelsea have gone for this with a triple substitution. Kirby, Bright and Perisset on for James, Kaneryd and Lawrence.
Pina on for Hansen as Barcelona also freshen things up.
Chelsea just trying to get out of their own half. Pina floats a looping ball to the back post with Paralluelo lurking. But Hampton is alert and makes a fine claim.
Jack Rathborn27 April 2024 19:16
Chelsea 0-2 (1-2 agg.) Barcelona
79 mins: Chelsea react, to their credit, with Engen clattering Beever-Jones.
Cuthbert with a free-kick out on the right, can she find the right delivery?
Carter keeps it alive, but Barcelona just about survive, Set-pieces will likely be the route back into this tie for Chelsea you feel.
Jack Rathborn27 April 2024 19:11
Chelsea 0-2 (1-2 agg.) Barcelona
75 mins: GOAL! Rolfo calmly slots home, sending Hampton the wrong way. A gorgeous penalty.
But that is a controversial decision, given Bonmati ran into the back of Lawrence. But it’s 0-2, and Chelsea look beaten with 15 minutes remaining.
Jack Rathborn27 April 2024 19:05
Chelsea 0-1 (1-1 agg.) Barcelona
73 mins: PENALTY BARCELONA!
Bonmati in behind and sprinting at full speed. She’s electric.
But off balance, her legs collide with Lawrence’s. Another controversial decision! VAR checks, but it’s confirmed.
Jack Rathborn27 April 2024 19:04
Chelsea 0-1 (1-1 agg.) Barcelona
72 mins: Barcelona buzzing now and looking to put Chelsea away.
Bonmati surges in behind, but is forced back away from goal. Barcelona just trying to pick the lock now, Chelsea in a low block and hoping to survive.
Jack Rathborn27 April 2024 19:02