BBC Sport looks into five key match-ups as Chelsea face Barcelona in the Women's Champions League semi-finals.
Barcelona beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of last season's Champions League semi-final before a 1-1 draw at the Nou CampChelsea's hopes of winning the Champions League in manager Emma Hayes' final season remain alive, but Barcelona head into Saturday's semi-final first leg as favourites.
Who will come out on top this time around? BBC Sport delves into five pivotal match-ups to keep a keen eye on.Keira Walsh has played in all eight of Barcelona's Women's Champions League games this season, defending a bit deeper than usual to try to nullify Walsh's influence. If Chelsea can do the same, that could be key against Barca.
Bonmati, celebrated for her visionary playmaking, holds an impressive record of eight goals and nine assists in Liga F, alongside four goals in the Champions League, solidifying her reputation as both a scoring sensation and a creative mastermind. As the reigning Ballon d'Or recipient, her talent and influence on the field are unmatched.
While James has only scored one Champions League goal in six appearances this season, her attacking prowess cannot be underestimated. She is second in the WSL scoring charts with 13 goals and was named in the Fifpro Women's World XI.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Women's Champions League: Build-up as Chelsea face Ajax in quarter-finalFollow live text updates as Chelsea face Ajax in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final.
Weiterlesen »
Women's Champions League: Chelsea host Ajax in quarter-finalListen to BBC Radio 5 Live and follow live text updates as Chelsea face Ajax in the Women's Champions League quarter-final second leg at Stamford Bridge.
Weiterlesen »
Pedri predicts who Barcelona will play in the Champions League finalPedri is confident Barcelona will reach the Champions League final.
Weiterlesen »
PSG and Barcelona play out thrilling tie in Champions League quarter-finalParis Saint-Germain and Barcelona played a mesmerising tie at Parc des Princes, with PSG recovering their poise after a brutal opening to claim a lead to take back to Catalonia.
Weiterlesen »
I won the Champions League with Chelsea but Liverpool gave me my best memoriesFernando Torres made 142 appearances for Liverpool scoring 81 goals in the process before moving to Chelsea in 2011
Weiterlesen »
Chelsea overcome Ajax to reach Champions League semisChelsea book their place in the Women's Champions League semi-finals for a second season running with a comfortable aggregate victory over Ajax.
Weiterlesen »