Chelsea on the Brink of UEFA Women’s Champions League Final After Stunning Barcelona

Chelsea are on the brink of making history as they aim to reach their second UEFA Women’s Champions League final. The Blues hold a slim one-goal advantage over defending champions Barcelona heading into the semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge.

Erin Cuthbert’s goal in the first leg at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium was enough to secure a vital victory for Emma Hayes’ side, becoming the first team to defeat Barcelona on their home turf in five years. Despite this impressive feat, Chelsea are still considered the underdogs going into the second leg, with Barcelona expected to come out fighting to overturn the deficit.

The highly anticipated match is scheduled for Saturday, April 27 at Stamford Bridge, with a record-breaking 35,000 tickets already sold for the clash. The winner of this tie will face either PSG or Lyon in the final in Bilbao on May 25.

Meanwhile, Lyon, the record eight-time European champions, staged a remarkable comeback in their first leg against PSG, scoring three goals in the final 10 minutes to secure a 3-2 victory. The French giants will face off in the second leg at the Parc des Princes on Sunday, April 28 in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.

TNT Sports expert Rachel Brown-Finnis expressed her excitement for the upcoming matches, highlighting the intriguing storylines and fierce competition in both ties. With key players missing due to injuries, such as Chelsea’s Sam Kerr, the outcome of these matches remains uncertain, adding to the excitement and anticipation for fans.

To catch all the action, fans can tune in to TNT Sports and discovery+ for live coverage of both semi-final second leg matches. With the stage set for an epic showdown, football enthusiasts around the world are eagerly awaiting the outcome of these crucial fixtures.