Arsenal and Chelsea are set to face off in a Women’s Champions League quarterfinal. The two WSL rivals will meet in Europe for the first time. Live updates are available.
First European Meeting for WSL Rivals
The quarterfinal clash sees Arsenal, the current holders, take on Chelsea. The two sides have a famed rivalry in England. However, this marks their first encounter in a European competition.
Title Race Impact Adds to Quarterfinal Stakes
The stakes are heightened by the fact that both sides are out of the WSL title race. Manchester City lead third-place Chelsea by nine points. Arsenal are fifth, trailing the leaders by 11 points.
Arsenal’s Path to the Quarterfinals
Sonia Bompastor’s side are unbeaten in Europe this season. They secured a place in the quarterfinals with a third place finish in the League Phase. The Gunners came fifth in the League Phase before thrashing OH Leuven 7-1 on aggregare in the playoff round to make it to the final eight.
The first leg of the quarterfinal is being played at the Emirates Stadium. Tune in for live updates from the all-English affair.