Bonmatí talks up Chelsea-Barça 'rivalry' before semi

Bonmatí talks up Chelsea-Barça 'rivalry' before semi

Aitana Bonmatí is looking forward to renewing Barcelona's "healthy rivalry" with Chelsea with the twist of facing former teammates Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh this time.

Barcelona Femeni vs Chelsea Women: Preview, predictions and lineups

Barcelona Femeni host Chelsea Women in the first leg of their UWCL semi-final on Sunday. Preview includes TV information, team news, and a prediction.

Barcelona’s Bonmatí braced for ‘good rivalry’ of Chelsea showdown in WCL

Barcelona face Chelsea in semi-final first leg on Sunday ‘This is the moment of the season we enjoy – big games’ Aitana Bonmatí says Barcelona have a “good rivalry, no bad things” with Chelsea as the Spanish holders prepare to meet the English club in their Women’s Champions League semi-final for the third consecutive season. The 2023 and 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, whose team are chasing what could be a fourth European title in five seasons, had h…

Chelsea Women Predicted Lineup vs Barcelona for April 20

This is a Chelsea Women predicted lineup for their Women’s Champions League semi-final first leg against holders Barcelona Femeni. This is a rematch from an admittedly one-sided rivalry that has happened across multiple semi-final stages and even the final of this competition once upon a time. This competition is the one remaining glory that the Blues are chasing so Sonia Bompastor will need to be spot on. Chelsea Women Predicted Lineup vs Barce…

Chelsea' Lauren James Ruled Out with Injury Blow Ahead of Barcelona Clash

Chelsea forward, Lauren James has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, the club confirmed, just days before their Women’s Champions League semifinal clash with Barcelona. The 23-year-old was subbed off at halftime during England’s 5-0 win over Belgium in the international break and returned to Chelsea for further assessment. While the club has not specified the length of her absence, they said she will be “out for a period of time.” Injury Wo…

Chelsea have suffered a big blow ahead of their Women's Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.

Lauren James has been ruled out for "a period of time". The England forward suffered a hamstring injury during her country's recent Nations League win over Belgium. The first leg of Chelsea's clash with Barcelona takes place on Sunday in Spain.