Fernando Torres aims to go ahead and keep the tie alive against Chelsea | OneFootball

Real Sociedad women face Chelsea in Zubieta on Wednesday, 5-2 down from the first leg in London. According to Diario Vasco, the tie arrives amid upheaval after head coach Arturo Ruiz left for the English Super League two days before the league began.

Fernando Torres, previously the assistant, now leads the touchline and fronted the media with a calm, brave and human message. He recognised the scale of the task yet said the team would not give up before a ball is kicked.

The club has mobilised all available resources, including psychological support, to soften the emotional shock felt by the squad. Torres highlighted the group’s maturity, saying the players are handling a difficult week well.

He framed the occasion itself as a source of energy. Hosting Chelsea in the Champions League, he said, should bring great motivation and excitement despite the scoreline.

Mindful of the recent league defeat to Logroño, Torres set out a cautious-aggressive plan. The team may need more risk and bravery, but cannot overexpose themselves against opponents of this level. His aims are to stay alive in the tie, avoid conceding, go ahead and make the game long.

For La Real, this is about more than progressing. It is a chance to reaffirm identity, close a turbulent week and offer Zubieta a night of European pride.

Source: Diario Vasco

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