Chelsea humbled by Barcelona and Bonmati in bruising WCL semi-final exit
Briefly

Chelsea faced a disappointing defeat against Barcelona, who triumphed 8-2 on aggregate to reach their fifth consecutive Women's Champions League final. This loss not only dashed Chelsea's aspirations of winning four major trophies this season but also highlighted the significant gap in quality between the two teams. Despite initially chasing an early goal to spark a comeback, Chelsea quickly fell behind as Barcelona executed their game plan flawlessly, showcasing their skillful passing and finishing.
Chelsea’s hopes of lifting a quadruple of major trophies this season ended emphatically, as Barcelona’s 8-2 aggregate victory in the semi-final demonstrated a notable gulf in quality.
Barcelona’s current squad continues to exemplify efficiency and artistic flair on the pitch, raising questions about how other teams, including Chelsea, can compete at this level.
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