Barcelona vs Chelsea LIVE stream: Latest updates and confirmed line-ups forward of Women’s Champions League semi-final

Barcelona XI: Panos; Torrejon, Paredes, Leon, Rolfo; Bonmati, Walsh, Guijarro; Graham Hansen, Caldentey, Oshoala

Chelsea XI: Berger; Perisset, Mjelde, Eriksson, Carter, Charles; Cuthbert, Leupolz; Fleming, Kerr, Reiten

Chelsea supervisor Emma Hayes on going through Barcelona: “Nobody denies they are a fabulous team with an amazing history, particularly here, We have to accept that we will suffer more against Barcelona than anyone else. But we showed in the previous game we can defend.

“We will have to do that at an even higher level and the execution from us with the football has to be better. It’s a football match. The game is 1-0. We have a fair and equal chance.

“This is a strength of our team. We are built to cope with the challenges. We like to suffer. We’re as prepared as we possibly can be. I have said it time and time again, we have a dressing room of players that want to be in this position. We will give it everything we have got.

“We’re looking forward to playing at this magnificent stadium. At 1-0 there is no doubt, with their history here, we have to be at our very best.”

Chelsea defender Magdalena Eriksson previewed tonight’s conflict with Barcelona and claimed that her staff must be prepared for something once they tackle the Liga F champions.

“Barca have a trademark style of play.” she mentioned, “They are very smart players, they take what you give them and that’s why you have to be on your toes in all areas and ready for anything they throw at us.

“We know their style, we know it’s possession based.

“We know they want to keep the ball, drag us out of areas and exploit those areas. For us, it’s about being disciplined, being smart and being ready for anything.”

Barcelona: Panos; Torrejon, Paredes, Leon, Rolfo; Bonmati, Walsh, Guijarro; Graham Hansen, Oshoala, Paralluelo

Chelsea: Berger; Perisset, Mjelde, Eriksson, Carter, Charles; Cuthbert, Leupolz; James, Kerr, Reiten

Chelsea lined up with a again three within the first leg in a formation swap that noticed Lauren James drop to the bench, however the Blues will must be bolder as they give the impression of being to overturn Barcelona’s lead. Emma Hayes is with out centre-backs Millie Bright and Kadeisha Buchanan, in addition to England’s Fran Kirby, whereas Pernille Harder might once more begin on the bench as she works to regain full match health.

Barcelona might welcome again the two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas. The Spain star has not performed for Barcelona since final season’s Champions League remaining defeat to Lyon after struggling an ACL damage on the eve of final summer time’s Euros, however returned to coaching forward of the second leg. England star Lucy Bronze is out for 2 weeks, nevertheless, after hurting her knee within the first leg at Stamford Bridge and present process minor surgical procedure.

The match will kick off at 5:45pm BST on Thursday 27 April on the Nou Camp, Barcelona.

Every sport on this season’s Women’s Champions League knockout levels is being broadcast stay on streaming platform DAZN, and in addition on DAZN’s YouTube channel. You can set reminders to obtain a notification of when the stream goes stay, which is quarter-hour earlier than the beginning of every match

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Hello, good afternoon, and welcome to The Independent’s protection of this night’s Women’s Champions League conflict between Barcelona and Chelsea.

Emma Hayes’ aspect path by one objective following the primary leg at Stamford Bridge final Saturday. Caroline Graham Hansen surprised the Blues with an exquisite strike from the suitable aspect of the field to earn the guests a slender lead within the tie.

Chelsea had their moments of dominance throughout the match nevertheless and so they’ll harbour hopes of inflicting an upset towards the Liga F champions.

It received’t be simple although. Barcelona have received 18 residence video games in row within the WCL and know {that a} drew or higher can be sufficient to ship them into the ultimate.

We’ll have all of the build-up, staff information and updates from the Nou Camp as kick off approaches at 5.45pm