Chelsea overcome two-goal deficit to reach UWCL semifinals

Updated: Mar 27, 2025, 06:12 pm
Chelsea overturned a 2-0 deficit in the UWCL against Manchester City.
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Chelsea pulled off a stunning comeback to beat Manchester City 3-0 in the women's Champions League quarterfinals on Thursday, overturning a two-goal first-leg deficit to secure a place in the last four with a 3-2 aggregate victory.

Chelsea took the lead in the 14th minute when Lucy Bronze's shot hit the post before Sandy Baltimore pounced on the rebound to beat City goalkeeper Khiara Keating.

Sonia Bompastor's side doubled their lead in the 38th minute when Nathalie Bjorn headed home from Baltimore's corner and Mayra Ramirez added a third five minutes later, finishing off Lauren James's cross.

Chelsea, who have played City four times this month, beating them in the League Cup final and 2-1 in the Women's Super League, set up a semifinal showdown with holders Barcelona, who thrashed VfL Wolfsburg 6-1 on Thursday to complete a 10-2 aggregate win.