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Chelsea draw with Barcelona in a pulsating encounter at Stamford Bridge as both sides maintain their unbeaten records in the Champions League.
Robert Sánchez has been the target of criticism ever since he joined Chelsea in the summer of 2023, with fans repeatedly calling for an upgrade between the sticks. However, Todd Boehly had nothing but positive things to say about Chelsea’s starting goalkeeper.
Death, taxes and Chelsea facing Barcelona in the Women's Champions League. There are some things in life that are inevitable. And until Thursday night, a Barça win at Stamford Bridge had also been an inevitability.
Having suffered plenty of past heartache at Barcelona's expense, Chelsea may have ordinarily celebrated a 1-1 Women's Champions League draw - but this was a missed opportunity.
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Chelsea welcome Barcelona in crucial UEFA Women's Champions League clash with a big point to prove
As Chelsea ready themselves to face a side who have for so long been the yardstick against which all other European clubs are measured, they might ask whether they are hitting their own standards, let alone the lofty ones that Barcelona continue to set.
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor said it was "not good enough" that there was a nine minute break in play in the first half of Chelsea's 1-1 Champions League draw with Barcelona that disrupted the momentum of the game.
The Argentina midfielder has made 221 appearances for club and country since February 2022. He's such a vital player he rarely gets a rest
FC Barcelona Women achieved a valuable 1-1 draw in their challenging visit to Stamford Bridge, where they faced Chelsea in a thrilling UEFA Women's Champions League group stage match.
Despite already being impressed by Estevao's start at Chelsea, John Terry has backed Enzo Maresca's cautious approach in managing the winger's minutes.
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