Bonmati shines as Barcelona ousts Chelsea in Women’s Champions League semis

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Aitana Bonmati has scored and earned the penalty for the second goal to help Barcelona beat 10-woman Chelsea 2-0 in the semifinal second leg of the Women’s Champions League and 2-1 on aggregate. Barcelona is the first team since Frankfurt and Potsdam in 2005 to advance after losing the semifinal first leg at home.

Chelsea’s Melanie Leupolz, left, and Barcelona’s Aitana, right, challenge for the ball during the Women’s Champions League, semi final second leg, soccer match between FC Chelsea and FC Barcelona in London, England, Saturday, April 27, 2024. Barcelona’s Fridolina Rolfo celebrates after scoring her side’s second goal during the Women’s Champions League, semi final second leg, soccer match between FC Chelsea and FC Barcelona in London, England, Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Defending champion Barcelona has reached the final for the fifth time in the last six seasons, missing out only in 2020. Barcelona initially struggled but grew into the game as winger Caroline Graham Hansen tested Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton with a low shot in the 22nd minute.Miserable runs continue for Juventus and injury-hit Milan in 0-0 draw in Serie ABonmati, the world’s best player, leveled the tie in the 25th by rounding Niamh Charles to fire in a low strike that took a deflection off Kadeisha Buchanan.

The hosts had a golden chance to equalize before halftime. Chelsea midfielder Sjoeke Nusken intercepted an underhit back pass from Irene Paredes and squared the ball back for Lauren James, who couldn’t make contact.

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