📝 Chelsea 1-1 Barcelona Women: Barça miss out on a perfect run | OneFootball

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. 

Chelsea's plan was clear from the first whistle: to neutralize the Barça midfield with relentless pressure. The Blues were bold in their approach, breaking lines and forcing errors in Barça's ball distribution. This effort paid off in the first half. The hosts took the lead with a great goal from full-back Carpenter, who capitalized on a moment of hesitation in the Barça defense to score with quality. However, Barcelona quickly responded. After a brief disarray, Ewa Pajor emerged to equalize the match, showing her goal-scoring instinct by seizing a ball in the small area to make it 1-1 on the scoreboard before halftime.

The second half turned into a tactical battle with opportunities for both sides. Chelsea, driven by their fans, continued to insist on quick transitions and had the clearest chance to retake the lead, but Barça's goalkeeper, Cata Coll, was decisive with several crucial saves to maintain the draw. For their part, Barcelona tried to impose their possession, but Chelsea's defensive solidity and the good performance of the home goalkeeper prevented Barça's most disruptive players, like Aitana Bonmatí or Graham Hansen, from creating clear opportunities. Even a goal by Pajor was disallowed for offside, keeping the tension until the end.

In conclusion, the 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge is a result that does not break Barcelona's streak.

With this 1-1, Barcelona remains co-leader of the Women's Champions League tied on points with Lyon, while Chelsea is 6th with 8 points, two behind the leaders.

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📸 GLYN KIRK - AFP or licensors