Chelsea stun holders Barcelona 1-0 in Women's Champions League semis first leg

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BARCELONA, Spain : An Erin Cuthbert strike gave Chelsea a shock 1-0 win over reigning champions Barcelona in the Women's Champions League semi-final first leg at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on Saturday, as Emma Hayes' side target their first European title.

Soccer Football - Women's Champions League - Semi Final - First Leg - FC Barcelona v Chelsea - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - April 20, 2024 Chelsea's Erin Cuthbert celebrates scoring their first goal with Johanna Rytting Kaneryd REUTERS/Albert Gea

Barcelona, who have not lost at home since February 2019, dominated early on but it was Chelsea who took the lead in the 40th minute as Sjoeke Nusken laid off the ball for Cuthbert, and the Scottish midfielder fired it into the top corner. Barcelona had 66 per cent possession but struggled in the final third against Chelsea's diligent defence.

 

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