In the news today, Chelsea advanced to the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League with a decisive win against Celtic, eliminating their opponents from further competition in the tournament.
Under the leadership of new manager Sonia Bompastor, Chelsea maintained a perfect winning record through 11 matches as they secured qualification with two group-stage games remaining.
Following a come-from-behind victory in Scotland the previous week, Lucy Bronze swiftly opened the scoring for Chelsea in London with a well-executed volley from a corner kick. Wieke Kaptein doubled the lead midway through the first half with a header, and Eve Perisset sealed the win with a late penalty, securing a comfortable victory over Celtic.
Competing in the Women's Champions League group stage for the first time, Elena Sadiku's Celtic side is yet to earn a point, despite their determined effort at Stamford Bridge. The difference in experience between the teams was evident throughout the match.
Bompastor's appointment at Chelsea this season was in part due to her prior success in the competition with Lyon. Her guidance has smoothly led Chelsea into the knockout stage in an impressive fashion.
For Celtic, this match marked another lesson in their development under Sadiku's coaching, emphasizing the challenges they face in matching the standards of Europe's top teams.
Player of the match was L. Bronze.