Barcelona Defeats Chelsea 4-1 in Women's Champions League Semifinal

Barcelona took a commanding 4-1 victory over Chelsea in the first leg of the Women's Champions League semi-final, putting them in a strong position to reach the final. Claudia Pina starred by scoring twice and assisting another goal, with Alexia Putellas providing key assists despite missing an early penalty. Ewa Pajor opened the scoring for Barcelona, while Sandy Baltimore briefly offered Chelsea hope by reducing the deficit before Irene Paredes and Pina sealed the win. Barcelona dominated the match, extending their Champions League winning streak and maintaining their impressive home record. Chelsea, who have now lost their first Champions League match in Spain after a six-game unbeaten run there, face a tough challenge in the return leg. Both teams acknowledged the tie is not over, but Barcelona's three-goal lead is a significant advantage.