Chelsea’s Brilliant 1-0 Victory Over Barca in UWCL Semis 1st Leg

Chelsea Women’s Stunning 1-0 Victory Over Barcelona Femini in UWCL 1st Leg Showdown Leaves Fans Awestruck

The Blues embarked on a journey to Catalunya, reigniting their recent rivalry with the formidable Blaugrana side

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As the match kicked off, Barcelona Femini asserted their attacking intent, with Selma & Caroline threatening the Blues defense

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However, it was Chelsea Women who managed to break the deadlock just 5 minutes before halftime. Erin Cuthbert scored a stunning strike!

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In the final minutes, Alexia Putellas found herself presented with a Golden Opportunity to salvage a draw for Barca. However, she missed narrowly!

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