Barcelona Dominates Chelsea 4-1 in UWCL Semi-Final First Leg

Barcelona took a commanding 4-1 lead over Chelsea in the first leg of their UEFA Women's Champions League semi-final, thanks to goals from Ewa Pajor, Irene Paredes, and two from substitute Clàudia Pina. Despite an early penalty save by Chelsea's Hannah Hampton, Barcelona dominated much of the match, while Sandy Baltimore scored Chelsea's lone goal to briefly reduce the deficit. The result puts Barcelona in a strong position to reach the final, with Chelsea facing an uphill battle in the return leg. This semi-final marks the third consecutive season the two teams have met at this stage, underscoring a growing rivalry. Chelsea's recent signings of former Barcelona players and a new manager, Sonia Bompastor, were hoped to shift the balance but proved insufficient in the first leg. Barcelona, aiming for a third consecutive title, now have one foot in the final.