Real Sociedad player ratings v Chelsea as Arrula excels | OneFootball

Arrula was Real Sociedad’s standout against Chelsea, rated four after a superb second Champions outing, her saves, including a stunning stop from Hamano, kept the score down.

According to Diario Vasco, Florentino also earned four at right-back, her aggression halted Baltimore and her pride carried her forward.

Campo, usually the pivot, was calm at centre-back. She cleared off the line on 16 minutes to prevent 0-1 and stepped in boldly to win and carry.

Apari, two, repelled Chelsea’s barrage of crosses, with some shaky distribution. Moraza, two, will not relish Carpenter again, used the ball well, and a short back-pass left Arrula to prevent a goal.

Cahynova, two, did a bit of everything, offering, halting Walsh and contesting aerial balls. Fernández, one, was stifled by Walsh and could not turn, though she tried to direct Real.

Intza, three, covered most ground, won duels and curled corners well. Camino, three, advanced from the left to pinch possession. Marín, two, pressed on the right in a more defensive role.

Seelenfreund, one, worked hard with little clean ball and almost fashioned a chance from a scrap.

From the bench, Nerea Eizagirre, three, changed the tempo at 0-1, giving Real a focal point and taking the ball off Chelsea. Laborde, two, added energy. Cecilia, two, was a surprise omission, then supplied depth. Lezeta, three, returned after a year out to a big ovation. Arola, two, lifted the right flank.

Source: Diario Vasco

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