Real Sociedad face Chelsea in Zubieta seeking to overturn 5-2 in Women’s Champions League qualifier | OneFootball

Real Sociedad host Chelsea at Zubieta in a Women’s Champions League qualifier, trailing 5-2 from the first leg and chasing a comeback to reach Europe’s top competition. If they fail to advance, they will play the Europa Cup.

According to Diario Vasco, Fernando Torres keeps the shape and names a largely expected XI, with a surprise on the left as Cecilia, scorer of the 2-2 in London, is benched and Intza starts there. Seelenfreund partners Marín up front to provide a clearer reference, and Camino is preferred to Arola Aparicio despite playing on Saturday.

Real Sociedad come into this after a very poor outing against Logroño United. Their play lacked fluency and the Riojan side exploited gaps in the defence.

The display came amid the mental blow of their coach’s departure, long seen as the project’s cornerstone. There were rotations on Saturday with tonight firmly in mind.

The priority now is to stay alive in the tie as long as possible after the first leg in London, when Real Sociedad were excellent for more than an hour before fading. It is a big night in Zubieta to enjoy and to gain experience for what comes next, whether in the Women’s Champions League or the Europa Cup.

Source: Diario Vasco

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