Hansen bangs in the decisive strike as Barcelona edge ahead in a tense first leg.
Saturday, April 22 marked a milestone moment for Chelsea Women as they hosted Barcelona in the semi final of the Women’s Champions League. The Catalans arrived in London in peak form, riding a streak of 15 consecutive victories and boasting just two losses all season. Chelsea, meanwhile, had just toppled Lyon, the defending champions, in the previous round and sat within striking distance of Manchester United in the fight for second place in the league standings.
Barcelona accepted the challenge and delivered a measured performance in the English capital. Caroline Graham Hansen produced the pivotal moment, delivering a superb strike that gave Barcelona the away goal edge as the tie hung in the balance.
The second leg is scheduled for Camp Nou on Thursday, April 27, kicking off at 6:45 p.m.
The match could be watched on the DAZN platform and on its YouTube channel.
The Chelsea vs. Barcelona Women’s Champions League 2022-2023 recap: minute by minute, lineups, video, goals and statistics
THE MATCH, LIVE:
The standout player moved with purpose, creating chances and testing the opposition defense from the first whistle. Chelsea pressed high and attempted to disrupt Barcelona’s rhythm, but the visitors remained composed, moving the ball with precision and choosing moments to exploit space behind the backline. The game swung on a handful of sharp, high-quality moments, none more decisive than Hansen’s accurate finish that found the net and shifted the tie in Barcelona’s favor.
To the post!
Graham Hansen’s goal stood out as the turning point, a strike that combined timing, technique, and a touch of audacity to beat the goalkeeper. Barcelona celebrated with the calm certainty of a side used to controlling big stages, while Chelsea regrouped and looked to respond in the remaining minutes of a tightly contested half.
Alexia Putellas was the lens through which Barcelona’s performance was measured, her influence evident in the control of midfield and the distribution of ball into dangerous areas. The team’s cohesion and experience under pressure were on display as they navigated Chelsea’s high-intensity approach and maintained a steady width on both flanks.
CHELSEA XII
XI OF BARCELONA
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